The protagonist of the story is Ivan Kolesnikov. He leads a modest life in the small town of Kirovsk and manages a public catering establishment. When criminal authorities unexpectedly come to the café, Ivan accidentally kills a man while defending his wife. The events then unfold at a rapid pace. Some time later, serious individuals led by a certain Andreas approach Ivan. He knows that Kolesnikov has a secret and that Ivan is not who he claims to be...