The film is based on true events and tells the challenging story of Russian émigrés who were forced to flee their homeland to Paris between 1917 and 1936. It depicts the difficulties of adaptation, the struggle to preserve their culture and identity in a foreign environment, as well as the internal conflicts that arise within the new society. The film portrays both the tumultuous challenges and the tender moments of understanding and mutual support among émigrés. Despite the hardships and losses, they find strength and optimism, building a new life abroad, overcoming numerous obstacles, and forging new friendships and alliances.