Juli has a job as a semi-skilled worker in a brick factory while she pursues a correspondence course in agrarian science. Her works manager falls in love with her and a passionate affair develops. The girl wants a sincere and open relationship but still she hides the fact that she already has a child born out of wedlock. The man is frequently aggressive and looks on her as his property, much like his house that is being built. When her secret is revealed the man is not prepared to acknowledge Juli’s son in front of his own family. Juli has to stand up for her own freedom and decisions.

This was the very first feature in the history of film to depict the reality of birth. Whereas in Hungary it created a scandal, it proved a massive success in the world of international films.

Awards and selections:
Teheran, 1976 - Award for the Best Actress – Lili Monori
Berlinale, 1977 - OCIC Award
Cannes, 1977 - FIPRESCI Award
Budapest, 1977 - Hungarian Film Critics’ Award for the Best Actress – Lili Monori