Young, unmarried, a successful surgeon, Dmitry Gorin, on the advice of his sister invites a friend for a date. Attractive teacher, beautiful creation Ana Svetlova loses control of herself under the influence of alcohol and the date turns into a nightmare.

The film is about a generation of brave and beautiful people who did not see the destruction of the revolution and the chaos of the civil war, who dreamed of building a new life in which there would be no place for death, but only incredible love that opens the way for them to great achievements and discoveries. About exploits and glory, betrayal and loyalty of those who were heroes in heaven and on earth. About the time of immense trials that fell on their short but bright lives. About a woman who was the dream and true love of the Soviet Union.

Besieged Leningrad. In the suburban house of the Resurrection, living "in a special position," six people and a chicken that no one can cook is gathered. Previously, the cook was engaged in this, but she was taken away from Voskresenskys on the eve - hard times came outside, and the situation was not easy inside either: the younger son brought a hungry girl, the eldest daughter was an unfamiliar man, whom she was going to marry. Just a few minutes left before the New Year, and the number of problems grows like a snowball.