A girl chooses between a guy from a rich family who proposed to her and an ordinary boy from the neighborhood with whom she feels free.
Pyatigorsk. The foot of Mount Mashuk. Morning of July 15, 1841. Two days ago – friends, overnight – irreconcilable enemies. A few hours remain until the duel between Lermontov and his friend Martynov. Relatives, friends, acquaintances of the duelists are trying to prevent the duel.
A girl and a man lead each other by the nose without saying a word.
