Russian hero Ilya and Kazakh computer prodigy Akezhan are stepbrothers. While their mother travels around the near and far abroad, the nephews are brought up by their uncle, a colonel named Rastorguev. Associated with high officials from the Ministry of Internal Affairs, he is aware of dangerous secrets, and one day he decides on a risky adventure in order to get money for Akezhanu's operation. A check for five million dollars is a lure for both the mafia, led by their gorgeous lady boss, and law enforcement officers.