1968. Lucas returns from Prague, after serving in the Soviet army. His friends gather in an old barn where they play jazz. The complicated relationships of the young people lead the only girl in the group, Beatrix, to consider suicide. The film recreates the atmosphere in Lithuania when peacefully living people were closely monitored to ensure they did not violate any 'political' rules. The film is based on Juozas Grušas' play 'Love, jazz, and the devil'. N-13