The central character is a theater actress named Olga Panova. She performs in a small theater. One day, she is offered a role as the granddaughter of a wealthy businessman named Veresaev. The last time he saw her, she was just five years old. However, Olga will have to play this role not on stage, but in reality... Olga is in desperate need of money, so she decides to accept the offer and participate in this scheme. Olga easily wins over the entire Veresaev family's favor...