End of the 19th century. The young landowner Antonina Zabrodina is unhappy in her marriage and is having a hard time with her husband’s constant betrayal and neglect. Fate brings her together with the handsome Stanislav Matveev, who was staying in a neighboring estate. After the death of her husband, Antonina and Stanislav get married. Eighteen years pass. Their daughter Polina turns into a lovely young lady who has inherited her mother’s strength of character. The gentlemen hover around her. The girl’s heart is torn to pieces: who should she give preference to?..