On the outskirts of the modern city, an old mill stands. Townspeople come here to grind corn, while waiting for their turn, they share memories of the past, discuss present concerns, joke, and argue.

Visiting Slovakian Racha to get antiquated with Slovakian wine-making techniques, Rachvelian from Georgia, Zauri, falls in love with Slovak Darina. Consequentially, when Darina visits Georgia, Zauri does his best to make her also love him.

Mito, a Kakheti peasant, considers Italy a close country, as he fought alongside Italian partisans against the fascist invaders during World War II. Decades later, the Italian government sent him a letter inviting him to Italy to receive a medal.