The action takes place in Kabardino-Balkaria. Tonia is a bus driver on the outskirts of Nalchik. She is impatiently awaiting the return of her son, who left to fight under contract in Syria in a private military company. When Tonia is informed that her son has been killed, she refuses to believe it. Alone, Tonia begins a bitter struggle, demanding the return of her son. But suddenly a young man appears on the threshold of his apartment ...