The Last Frontier is a Russian war movie based on a true story that took place during World War II. It focuses on the heroic stand made by the cadets of the Podolsk Infantry and Artillery School, who were sent to the Ilyinsky line to protect Moscow from the Nazi invasion.
The movie begins with the German army advancing towards Moscow, and the Soviet forces struggling to halt their progress. The cadets, who had not yet completed their training, were hastily mobilized and sent to the front line.
As the German forces approached, the cadets were outnumbered and outgunned. Despite this, they fought tenaciously, holding their ground and inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. The brutal nature of the fighting is depicted on-screen, with scenes of intense gunfire, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat.
The cadets' bravery and determination inspired the soldiers fighting alongside them, who saw them as a symbol of Soviet courage and resilience. However, as the battle dragged on, it became clear that the cadets were unlikely to survive. In the face of overwhelming odds, they chose to stay and fight to the death rather than retreat.
The movie ends with a scene showing the aftermath of the battle, with the bodies of the cadets lying atop the rubble of the Ilyinsky line. Despite their sacrifice, the cadets are remembered as heroes, whose bravery helped to save Moscow from the Nazi invasion.
