The life of the revered 18th-century Armenian poet and musician Sayat-Nova. Portraying events in the life of the artist from childhood up to his death, the movie addresses in particular his relationships with women, including his muse. The production tells Sayat-Nova's dramatic story by using both his poems and largely still camerawork, creating a work hailed as revolutionary by Mikhail Vartanov.

Ololi, a young actress, returns to her family and hometown after separating from her husband. Her father's colleague wants to marry her, but his desire is driven more by ambition than genuine affection. However, Ololi falls in love with someone else, a young driver named Guja. Guja loves Ololi as well, but he struggles against societal judgment, which looks down upon the profession of an actress.

Institute employee Jaba Imedadze has a conflict with a dishonest thesis seeker, and family troubles are also involved. At this time, Jaba is offered an experiment in the countryside - in his native village, a favorite job and desirable people await him.

The story of a Georgian applicant to VGIK, forced to hide the story of his repressed father.