Movie takes place in 1841 Georgia region of Guria, in where peasants are plotting the uprising against the Russian government.

Prince bon-vivant Levan Phantiashvili finds himself in a difficult financial situation. To make his life better he agrees to marry the merchant Adam Varakhidze’s daughter, Elo. The merchant is happy for this move opens the door in a high society for him until he finds out that Elo is not quite happy with his decision.

Blinded by the desire of wealth, mother of Siko makes him leave behind his wife and child and go to America.