The action of the Russian dramatic mini-series "Great Expectations" takes place in the 1990s. Surviving during this time is not easy, but the main heroines - provincial girls Era and Zinaida - do not lose hope and continue to dream of a great and pure love. Era, having read Green's novels, imagines how a prince will take her into a new and happy life. As for Zina, she is convinced that every person is the blacksmith of their own happiness. She has set her sights on the handsome Danilov and is determined to do everything to attract his attention.