Danya is coming from the provinces to Moscow. He dreams of conquering the capital and becoming a popular stand-up artist. The young man has nothing but ambitions behind his soul, but he needs to live somewhere right now, and he rents a room from Vyacheslav Sokolov, a grumpy, offended old man. And although the relationship between Danya and Vyacheslav cannot be called rosy, as it turns out, they have more in common than one might assume. By a strange coincidence, Sokolov was a popular Soviet satirist in the past.
Viktor and Olga have long been living in a hateful marriage. They've finally paid off their mortgage and seem to enjoy life in their own apartment, but the neighbors on the side turn out to be too passionate for a new building with thin walls. One day, those same neighbors come to the couple with an offer to have sex together. Viktor and Olga refuse, then agree, refuse again - and the incident seems to be over, but a third couple has already arrived, constant "close friends" of the neighbors on the side.
Figure skater Katya suffers because of her father, who is a real domestic tyrant. After his unexpected death, she comes to Moscow to train with a tough coach and take part in the World Championships. She may have the opportunity to get a grant and gain long-awaited freedom for herself and her little sister.
