"Originally banned for its perceived anti-establishment message, this DEFA masterpiece was shown to great acclaim after the unification of Germany. Foreman Balla is the swaggering, self-proclaimed king of a massive construction site, and his co-workers stick close to him like musketeers. But when a new Party Secretary is sent in to bring the site under control, along with a beautiful young engineer named Kati, a love triangle ensues."--Container.

Based on the novel by Erik Neutsch. Originally released as a motion picture in 1966. Special features: Introductory essay -- Censored! Trace of Stones -- Interview with Krystyna Stypulkowska -- Biographies and Filmographies -- DEFA Trailer -- Other films by Frank Beyer.