Ballad of a Soldier (1959)

After World War II, young soldier Alyosha earns a medal for his bravery, but instead requests leave to visit his mother. During his journey, Alyosha witnesses the war's devastation and meets various people, who he helps along the way. Through these encounters, Alyosha's kind nature shines despite the chaos around him, revealing different facets of love and humanity amid the turmoil of war.