The action takes place in the USSR of the 20s. Soviet pioneer Shura Klimova dreams of becoming as famous a movie star as America's favorite and Hollywood pioneer Mary Pickford. The pioneer organization of Shuri condemns her behavior, the comrades are working together on the pioneer Klimova for individualism, but nothing can dissuade the girl and take away her dream.

A husband and wife are getting divorced. The bone of contention is a villa in Mexico, in Acapulco. Finally, the luxurious mansion is put up for auction, and the heroes go their separate ways. Time passes. The ex-spouses decide to celebrate the New Year in the mansion that has not yet been sold - of course, each is sure that he is the only one who came up with this bright idea. In addition, a buyer for the villa, the local Al Capone, appears on the doorstep of the house.

Events are unfolding in one of the hot spots of the Russia. The heroes of the film returned from the war. They are winners and losers, because they have forgotten how to live in peace. The war is over, but it is close and still kills. And they want to live so passionately. But how?