The title character, Sylwia Kubus, is a veterinary surgeon who, after a conflict with her colleagues, leaves Warsaw, because she does not want to participate in the world of lies, scams, intrigues, etc. She moves to Majak, but quickly notices that this place is no different from the one from which He arrived. The heroine decides to change the village for a better one.

Oliver is a talented young pianist of Polish American heritage. After breaking off his European tournée, he is forced to repay the tour organizers 250 thousand Euros. On his journey, he meets the very colorful character of a retired high school math teacher and a great enthusiast of the horse races. He dreams of returning to America as a somebody, but can only do so after wining a momentous prize. From then on the two friends endeavor to gain success. They discover true friendship. Together they fulfill Franks dream of winning at the horse races, which in turn allows Oliver to buy back his personal freedom. Having recovered from a dramatically ended marriage, the young man is able to open up to a new love.