The action takes place in 2001 in the small town of Chernodolye. A young man named Evgeny returns to his hometown after serving in the army for seven years. He is met with a lot of unpleasant news at home. Evgeny's beloved girlfriend has become a drug addict, following the example of most of the youth in their backwater town. Meanwhile, his parents are struggling with organized crime, which is eager to take over the sawmill. The law enforcement officers, in desperation, are at a loss for what to do.