“Milos” (Václav Neckár) begins with his excitement over starting a new position as a railway dispatcher, evident in the way he shows off his brand-new uniform. He's paired with “Hubicka” (Josef Somr), a man known for his interest in women, which highlights Milos’s own lack of experience with romantic relationships. This is despite the obvious advances from "Mása" (Jitka Scoffin), who seems quite interested in him! One evening they find themselves alone and become intimate, but things don't go as planned. Afterward, a disheartened “Milos” takes extreme measures. We then learn that his doctor has given him a diagnosis requiring assistance from his friends, handled with discretion. Throughout this, the looming presence of the Nazis is felt, and with a large ammunition train scheduled to pass through their station, the staff feels compelled to contribute to the war effort. The arrival of their supervisor on the crucial day to look into some improper approvals only increases the tension as various issues come to a head simultaneously. Neckár delivers a strong performance, portraying his character’s innocence while balancing lighthearted comedy with personal anxieties about sex – which are more significant than any concerns he has about disrupting an enemy train. Somr is also excellent, evoking Peter Sellars in his role as a playful instigator and the understated wartime threat adds depth to this memorable drama, where there's considerable pride taken in consistently arriving at work to continue family traditions. The ending didn’t entirely resonate with me, but it serves as an appropriate resolution for a story about numerous young men during wartime whose usual priorities were frequently disrupted by circumstances beyond their influence.

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