A young Congressman finds himself working against a group of old-time politicians whose dishonesty prompts him to try some unconventional methods. Based on the play "Both Your Houses" by Maxwell Anderson.

At the heart of the plot - the erroneous message about the death of Varvara Antonovna gathers around her son, daughter-in-law and grandson. They feel a sense of deep guilt, so carelessly treating a loved one for a number of years