The film is based on real events that occurred in Novosibirsk in 1998.
The film takes place in the late 90s. The main character moves from his native village to the city to work, where he soon meets his old friend, who by that time had become a successful entrepreneur. He shows him the boat station where his friend works and offers to fish on its territory and earn money from it. In the first days things were very optimistic, but over time unforeseen circumstances began to appear...