The main character is a talented, but timid writer of the Filippok experiencing with his country the difficult years of revolution, devastation and war. Adversity helps him overcome the unrequited and faithful love for the widow of Commissioner Zinochka, who bossily manages his career, not hesitating to start novels with other men. Filippok will describe the story of his life in a book that at the end of days will be presented by a terminally ill, but still dearly beloved wife, with gratitude for the experience.
Zinochka
Filippok
old woman
old man
Gladyshev
sailor
newlywed woman
violinist
Maslyonkina
Kroykov
girl on the steamship
boy on the steamship
Serafima Petrovna
bandit
passenger of steamship
bandit
Zinochka
Filippok
old woman
old man
Gladyshev
sailor
newlywed woman
violinist
Maslyonkina
Kroykov
girl on the steamship
boy on the steamship
Serafima Petrovna
bandit
passenger of steamship
bandit