Europe, 1709. Russia and Sweden are at war. Two French duelists are exiled by King Louis XIV of France: one to the side of Czar Peter the Great of Russia, the other to the side of King Charles XII of Sweden. Although separated by war and allegiance, fate has not finished with them.

What terrifying and unpredictable things could possibly happen to a film crew if they bring on a casino owner — the tough guy Grisha — as a sponsor? As it turns out, quite a lot. Especially when Grisha has a “sweet” and overly affectionate girlfriend… who falls in love with the actor playing the film’s lead role. And to make matters worse, someone steals a suitcase full of sponsor money — right on the film set.