The local doctor Yelizaveta Maximovna sees and restores to health lots and lots of patients.
The talented shipbuilder Yershov afflicted by the misfortune of leg paralysis proves to be the most “difficult” one yet. Consistently trying out various treatment courses she strives to help Yershov, who falls in love with his physician. Yershov's mother and Doctor Aganin, who is in love with Yelizaveta Maximovna, put obstacles in the path of their happiness...
