At the farmstead of boyar Skobelev, his young daughter is found torn to pieces. Suspicion falls on the buffoons, and they are threatened with torture and death. The buffoon Ratmir takes on the search for the real killer. Possessing significant knowledge, skills and charm, he manages not only to successfully solve crimes, but to charm the surrounding beauties. And all this would be so exciting and predictable if Ratmir himself were who he claims to be...