The TV series "Late Repentance" tells the tragic story of "modern Romeo and Juliet." Kirill and Olga love each other and dream of getting married, but their parents are against their union. The problem is that Olga comes from a wealthy and educated family, while Kirill is the son of a regular painter. In order to resolve the issue, Kirill arranges a meeting with his beloved's strict and principled mother, Ase. However, soon after, the failed mother-in-law is found murdered, and Kirill is discovered next to the body with a bloody knife.