Large businessman Pashkov gathered guests at a country villa to celebrate the old New Year - as they say, the closest circle. But shortly before the start of the celebration, Pashkov was found stabbed to death in his room. The most obvious version seems to be an accidental murder - they say that a stray thief, caught by Pashkov, stabbed him with a knife and then ran away. But the famous expert Drongo, who was asked to unravel the case, finds out that those who are usually called “sworn friends” gathered at the villa that evening - too many old scores separated them. This means it’s too early to close the case...