In a small, underdeveloped town, young boys are intensely trained for battle, while the town’s upper class congregates in a billiard hall, fabricating grandiose life stories. Meanwhile, groups of boys entertain themselves with violent brawls on neglected, empty lots. Among the most striking symbols of postwar youth were pigeons, which were often traded or taken. One day, a stunning white dove flew over the town. Ivan, risking everything, managed to capture it, only to find himself pursued by the “pigeon” underworld.