The story unfolds in a tranquil community where everyone seems to adhere strictly to the rules. However, the arrival of a new tenant in an apartment building triggers a series of unexpected events that disrupt the residents' routine. The protagonist, an engineer searching for a home, becomes the target of critical glances and hushed whispers. As he tries to adapt to his new surroundings, he encounters the rigidity of social norms and the curious customs of his neighbors, who seem to harbor an irrational fear of anything that disrupts their order.
Blending satire and comedy, the film caricatures the bureaucracy and conventions of Soviet society. Every attempt by the protagonist to integrate is thwarted by the paranoia of his neighbors, who perceive any gesture as a potential threat to their comforting routine. Throughout the storyline, endearing characters develop, from the strict building management to the more eccentric neighbors, all determined to protect their comfort zone at any cost.
With absurd and biting humor, the film not only entertains but also offers a reflection on human relationships and the fear of change. The tension between the need for belonging and the pressure of social norms becomes the thread that ties together this amusing and provocative adventure, leaving the audience laughing, but also contemplating what it truly means to be part of a community.