Jan Ossowski

At the end of World War Two, Polish people move to the western lands vacated by Germans. But some ruthless profiteers pose as government representatives and intend to make off with loot from a deserted town they took over. One honest man stands up against them because he believes these goods belong to the people.

Ala is unable to settle down and often changes husbands. She introduces each newly married spouse to her mother.

A psychological portrait of a missing girl is drawn by the people who knew her, being interviewed by a journalist helping in the search.