In the gripping drama "End of the Road" (1961), the enigmatic disappearance of geologist Yuliya sends shockwaves through a mining community. After she vanishes during an awards ceremony celebrating top miners, the elderly engineer Ablamov springs into action, assembling a rescue team to scour the mine galleries. But their search yields no clues. Yuliya was last seen leaving the ceremony, and her abrupt exit raised eyebrows—especially from Prodanov, a fiery and confrontational engineer who followed her. As tensions rise, suspicion quickly shifts to him. However, footage from the event reveals that Ablamov's reaction to Yuliya's departure was far from innocent. As the investigation unfolds, the truth comes to light: Ablamov had sinister motives, having tampered with ore samples to hide the discovery of uranium. In a desperate bid to evade justice, he attempts to flee across the border but is ultimately apprehended. "End of the Road" masterfully weaves a tale of intrigue, betrayal, and the cutthroat world of mining, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats until the very last moment.