In a melancholic atmosphere marked by the social decay of early 20th century Russia, a young prince returns to his country after a long stay in a sanatorium. His naive nature and idealistic view of life set him apart from the hypocrisy and materialism surrounding him, evoking both admiration and detachment from those who know him. Upon meeting Nastasya Filippovna, a beautiful and tormented woman trapped between the claws of a disastrous marriage and a toxic love, the prince's life takes an unexpected turn.
As he becomes drawn to Nastasya's tragic story, he faces an internal conflict between his love for her and the pressure from his surroundings, which seeks to entangle him in complex games of power and jealousy. His friends and rivals, each with their own ambitions and desires, further complicate this fascinating relationship. The film explores themes of love, madness, and the struggle for happiness in a cruel world where moral values seem to fade away.
The resolution of this story becomes a mirror of the human condition, where the prince's decisions and the emotional bonds he forges will dictate his fate. Through a narrative rich in symbolism and a cast whose performances are masterful, the subtleties of the human soul are examined, leaving the audience with a lasting echo of sadness and reflection.