Life of a small town in Siberian taiga (Chulimsk) revolves around a small cafe, where a young girl Valentina works as a bartender. Valentine is in love with the local detective Shamanov, ineffable, strict yet charming man, who recently arrived to Chulimsk. Despite a loving relationship with the chemist's Shamanova Zina and his mature age, Valentine finds the courage to confess her love to Shamanov. Up to this point never noticed the beauty and uniqueness of Valentina, Shamans suddenly realizes that this sweet, modest girl is his happiness.

捕鱼监督机构的的高级监察员认为他身边所有的人都是罪犯，这些人稍有违规，他都决不轻饶。在一个荒废的林中木屋中，他发现了一个弃婴，并救了他。他对发生的事情感到震惊，他突然明白，不能再指摘他人，在他的生命中首次心生怜悯。