Philipp Sokolov

As a child, Ruslan and his mother often accompanied his father, a professional gambler and cardsharper, on trips to sanatoriums, where he used his wife and son as a distraction to rob other card players. Over time, Ruslan's father gained a foothold in the gangster environment. One day, he and his family are invited to a luxurious gangster wedding, where 9-year-old Ruslan falls in love with a girl whom he considers his future bride. Ten years later, when the 1990's arrived, Ruslan still cannot forget his love, and together with his friends he gets caught up in the whirlpool of criminal life...

Events unfold on the eve of the New Year: a play is being prepared, children are waiting for gifts, adults are fussing. But a mysterious incident threatens to ruin the holiday for everyone at once. Varvara and her faithful friend Vasya immediately get down to business. Santa Claus himself helps them in the investigation, although he is not real. While everyone is talking about miracles, Varvara prefers to look for answers with the help of logic, because for her the New Year is a great reason to reveal another mystery.

A weary traveler, exhausted by spiritual doubts, makes his way to a mystical hill known for its healing powers. However, the path to this sacred place is far from easy. Fortunately, he meets Ivan, a man brimming with life's energy, who offers to guide him. The exhausting JOURNEY of two opposites will open a new view of the world for them.

As a child, Ruslan and his mother often accompanied his father, a professional gambler and cardsharper, on trips to sanatoriums, where he used his wife and son as a distraction to rob other card players. Over time, Ruslan's father gained a foothold in the gangster environment. One day, he and his family are invited to a luxurious gangster wedding, where 9-year-old Ruslan falls in love with a girl whom he considers his future bride. Ten years later, when the 1990's arrived, Ruslan still cannot forget his love, and together with his friends he gets caught up in the whirlpool of criminal life...