1939-1952. World War II breaks out. Mania and Paweł become parents of twins: Kasia and Basia. Soon, Paweł has to flee the country from the death penalty for insurgent activity. Mania, convinced that her husband is dead, marries Ryszard after many years. Ania leaves Kazimierz and becomes involved with Michał. When the Warsaw Uprising breaks out, Ania gives birth to a son, Michał Junior. She also saves and adopts Ida, whom she names Ewa. Jasiek, unhappily in love with Łucja, is humiliated.