The militia is looking for a dangerous repeat offender, Sobol, also known as "Artist," who's known to be linked to a fugitive from a penal colony and is preparing to attack a cash conveyor.
A group of creative youth is trying to preserve an island of security, peace, and their own special style of life and relationships in a reserved apartment. But this freedom costs them dearly.
The famous clown Vetrov returns after a long tour to the Moscow Circus, where he worked for many years. Time has changed a lot, and past ties are not easy to restore. But he has a new program and the same goal - to make people laugh.