The Russian dramatic mini-series "Two Against Death" is a romantic and tragic story about the love between a young man and a young woman who suffer from incurable illnesses. They start dating, knowing that both of them will soon die. Doctors predict that they have only six months to live. The deadly diagnosis allows the young couple to constantly live on the edge of their emotions, as every day could be their last. Lera has a brain tumor, while her chosen one, Vika, has heart problems.