An Afghan war veteran reluctantly agrees to lead a caravan smuggling drugs and guns across the desert after his estranged son is abducted.
In Moscow, the trams have been privatized. “Annushka” is making its final run. The tram driver, Liza, is nervous — her son might be drafted into the army. Boris, a veteran, tries to calm her down. He enjoys riding the tram, striking up candid conversations with strangers.
A Russian criminal steals a giant diamond from the Mafia, hides it, and suddenly runs into his unknown brothers; unexpected, absurd events with participation of the mob, doctors, musicians, Americans, militia, and gypsies ensue.