The drama of a young military pilot whose illness prevents him from flying and condemns him to a hopeless existence. Major Grela hoped to become the head of the test pilots' group. However, the higher command appointed Horycki, his former colleague and friend. They had both once been in love with Krystyna, Grela's current wife. A sharp conflict arises between them, both professionally and privately. But in the end, their friendship will withstand the test - Krystyna will return to her husband, and Grela's experience, whose health no longer allows him to fly, will be useful on the ground.