A tragedy strikes at a city school when a top-performing 10th grade student suddenly dies. School officials believe a dangerous social media game is to blame. A police major, who lost his own daughter under similar circumstances, launches a personal investigation to uncover the truth.

Dariga lives with her family in a small town. Her every day is no different from the previous one. She got tired of everyday life and stopped enjoying life. Her husband stopped paying attention to her, the children did not obey, her mother-in-law was too strict with her, and her sister-in-law would not marry in any way. After another quarrel, Dariga accidentally stumbles upon an advertisement for a family relations training. After visiting him, she decides to change her life and understands too literally the meaning of the phrase "If you want to change your life, start with yourself."

When the Soviets impose new ways of collective farming and permanent settlements on a region of nomadic dwellers, young Ilyas is separated from his mother, Mariam. Through decades of war, mother and son persevere in their efforts to be reunited.