Sergiy returns to Ukraine and brings Vasylyna along with him. His son Petro immediately falls in love with her. Meanwhile, Oleksandr is left completely alone, and celebrates the new year of 1970 in solitude. Maryana tries to persuade Oleksandr to reconcile with Sergiy, but Oleksandr refuses. Sergiy finds out from his mother in secret, that Mykyta's death was partially her fault.
