Hamvadó cigarettavég

1942. Owing to a stolen mink coat, Süti, the young poet and journalist, gets acquainted with Katalin, the idolated singer. Before being drafted to labour service, he shows the actress the song he composed for her, entitled Smouldering Cigarette. His somewhat privileged situation in the camp is due to the friendship they enter upon. He becomes witness of the love emerging between Katalin and General Újszászy. 1943. A tank, sent by Újszászy, saves him from the Ukrainian labour camp, but it is also due to the general that involuntarily he gets involved in politics. Next time, they meet in the yellow star column, where the general can rely on Süti's experience while they both recall their memories. It was the hottest love of all times... (Budapest Film)