The submarine and surface fleet of the USSR is the country's pride. From Murmansk to Vladivostok, sailors stand watch in difficult weather conditions, for whom the ship's deck has become their land and the cabin their second home. Submariners, who spend months in the depths of the ocean, face particularly challenging circumstances. The stories of these young sailors, their commanders, and the reasons behind their choice of this courageous profession shed light on their character development and post-service lives.