The end of the 19th century. Ulyana was preparing for the wedding with her beloved when her father decided to sell her for grain, because the year turned out to be a lean year. Pockmarked Zosim, a wealthy peasant, bought himself a wife. And, while the young woman mourns her fate, Nazar draws lots, according to which he will have to give six years of service. How will the life of the lovers turn out, will they be able to become happy without each other?