It is a rainy day in the far-distant 1960s. A lone taxi stands outside a telephone booth at the bus station in the city of Frunze, waiting for passengers. The taxi pulls out only when full or if someone pays for the entire car. Everyone who approaches the taxi tries to place a call to a loved one, and thus we learn different stories. One passenger, Zoja, is escaping to her parents’ house, fleeing her husband who is cheating on her with a friend of hers. Two passengers who are in transit are debating about a classmate, Muhtar and his wife Mahabat – will he recognize them, welcome them into his house as late-night guests. The discussion blossoms into a true drama. The taxi driver makes a call home, too, to say good-bye to his wife and ask what to bring his newborn son from far-off Osh. During the night, we learn about the tragedies and joys of the passengers and phone booth users.

Russian horse breeder Krasin arrives to 30s Kyrgyzstan to open the first Soviet stud farm here and breed a new breed of horses by crossing Don Argamaks and local Karabairs.

On a cloudy day a group of passengers set out on a journey to their village. This trip will test their morals, faith, and spirit, while they will try to navigate on a misty road.

Sagyn returned to his homeland, got a job, fell in love, and received this advice from his family: “The most important thing is to stay on good terms with Almaz. Those who have a good relationship with him will thrive. But if he gets offended, you’d better run. He’s used to everyone respecting him and always agreeing with him. If he asks for something, don’t even think about refusing.” And then one day, Sagyn witnesses a crime...