The film is about the stepmother who tried to be a real mother of a boy. But she could be a real mother only after some difficult events for her and child.

The film is about Azerbaijanian and Uzbekistan's cotton-growers contest and about two young people's love.

An old violinist thinks over his past life on the eve of the 80th birthday. His reflections result in looking for once composed but then forgotten melody. A chance meeting with dancer Rena takes him away to his lost love. He realizes that a person who has betrayed himself is doomed to tragic finale.

In capital city Baku, eminent editor Yusef Abranov and director Mehmet are determined to get their latest movie made by any means necessary, after being shut down by the bankrupt national studio. Following various schemes, the only way left to raise the cash is to marry off Yusef’s son to the daughter of the rich guy who’s bought Yusef’s bizarre, mirror-filled house.

After the novellette of the same name of Mehdi Huseyn.

1993. Those who are serving sentences for their crimes are rejoicing at the first pardon issued by the head of state. Kamil Shabanov, who is facing a second prison sentence, does not lose hope. When he leaves the iron gate of the prison, it is as if he sees a bright world for the first time. The mother, who has been waiting for years, holds her child to her chest, caresses his face and hair. Unfortunately, after a certain period of time, Kamil is in danger of standing in the dock again.

Performed by the Azerbaijan State Musical Comedy Theater in 1983.