At a young age, the main character, a little boy, spends the summer at the dacha with his parents. He admires the hard work of his caring mother, who does everything possible to create the perfect environment. However, the father shows dissatisfaction and neglect by not participating in household chores. In this family tale of love and misunderstanding, the young hero faces his father's cruelty and protects his mother. Memories and powerful emotions intertwine, revealing complex relationships within the family and the growing power of childhood wisdom. Discoveries, grievances and the search for personal identity accompany this fascinating story, leaving the reader thoughtful about the nature of family ties and the meaning of love.