Alexei Meshchersky overcame all artificial obstacles created by the bureaucracy and ill-wishers. He is treated kindly by the authorities and his merits are finally appreciated. It seems that everything is fine in his personal life and the plans to help the country are being implemented. But did he achieve the main goal of his voyage into the past? Has the best film been made or does it no longer matter? The hero thinks not. But is he capable of creating such a picture?