Prosecutor's office investigator Vershinin is leading two cases - the murder of a notorious scoundrel and speculator, as well as the search for the author of anonymous denunciations against plant director Kuleshov, who is opposing those who, while shouting about perestroika, defend their own benefit.

The film takes place in a small southern town, the main problem of which is the lack of uninterrupted water supply. The young deputy chairman of the city executive committee proposes to speed up the construction of a water pipeline by passing it through the village of Shanghai, which was arbitrarily built up by people, thereby depriving hundreds of families of shelter...

Lado really wanted to prove to the guys that he was an “independent man.” One day he was left alone in the apartment. And Lado invited his playmates to rehearse a “yard theater” performance at his home. Mom's cosmetics were used, a curtain was made from window curtains, and a wooden toy horse was turned into a goat. Now the guys were able to verify Lado’s “independence”.