In 1923, Alexey Dmitrievich arrives at the Buyanovo station. Realizing that he will not be able to find accommodation, he settles on the porch of the nearest tavern and is immersed in memories.

The main characters of the film—forester Michal, his wife Hanna, and his brother Antos—passionately dream of their own land and freedom. However, they currently lack the money to purchase a plot, and Michal is forced to move from place to place to feed his large family. Michal and his loved ones will have to overcome many hardships and adversities to get even a little closer to realizing their dream...