Set during the independence war against the Dutch in Tanah Karo (South Sumatra), the action takes place in Seberaja, the village that was the center of command. Deputy Commander Rusli is injured and is taken care of by Tipi. Love grows between them but the situation makes it impossible for them to stay together. As the Dutch troops attack, guided by the traitorous spy, Dendam, the fighters are forced to keep changing their position.
It tells the story of Budiman and Abdullah who escaped from the Japanese army. Budiman was shot dead, while Abdullah, who had wanted to join the guerrillas, changed his mind because he knew that Budiman's son and wife were arrested. Abdullah surrendered and was sentenced to death. Before that happened, his father waged resistance against the Japanese to free his son.
Wita, who came to Tanah Karo for cultural research, rented a horse from Pande. Their relationship then continued until Pande fell in love and misunderstood that Wita also returned his love. After being made aware by Wita and her friends, the embarrassed Pande finally agreed to return home. He gave Wita a Karo shawl when she returned to town.
