An almanac of short feature films based on stories by Mikhail Mishin from the collection of short stories "Pause in a Major".

In the early 1900s, a famous artist in Saint Petersburg, Russia, embarks on a journey to create his masterpiece while searching for immortality. However, his obsession leads him to uncover dark secrets and delve into esoteric practices. As he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and supernatural occurrences, the line between reality and illusion blurs, ultimately leading to his downfall.

End of XVII century, Dagestan. A young outlaw named Khochbar accompanies the daughter of the nutsal of Khunzakh Khanate, Saadat, who was married for political reasons to the son of the Shamkhal of Tarki. During the long road, the young princess develops feelings towards Khochbar...

Ivan and Milton, excavator drivers, accidentally dig up a coffin with the remnants of a secret advisor. Wishing to bury him with honour, two friends go through different authorities but are met with refusal. They take the coffin to Milton's home where resurrected advisor easily integrates himself into their lives, taking away Milton's wife and making career at their company. Ivan and Milton decide to get rid of their new friend.