Russia in the mid-19th century. Boris Raisky returns from St. Petersburg to his family estate, Malinovka, where the traditional way of life comes into conflict with new ideas and a desire for freedom. His grandmother, Tatyana Markovna, preserves family traditions and old values, while Vera seeks to determine her own future. The work explores love, moral choice, family relationships, generational differences, and social change in Russian society.
