The film is based on real events that took place in Novosibirsk in 1998.
The film is set in the late 90s. The protagonist 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, on which to earn money. Things were very optimistic in the early days, but as time went on, unforeseen circumstances began to appear...