In the summer of 1999, in one of the cities in southern Russia, a terrorist act took place - the explosion of a residential building. The investigation into this case is led by an FSB operative, Captain Andrei Vereshchagin, nicknamed Captain Hollywood.
Artem, a troublesome and difficult teenager, is sent to work as a volunteer at a recreation centre for disabled children. It is only when he forges an enduring friendship with a paralysed boy called Kostya that he is able to conquer his own demons.
Two degenerates, the soft sentimental Styopa and the Ukrainian street smart rough and macho Kolya rob the unfinished country houses during a winter's night. Using the alcoholic infused skills of a theif they only manage to steal a satellite dish and a street lamp. At sunrise, they're chased by dogs guarding this area.
Polonia, 1970. Firmemente decidido a luchar contra la tiranía soviética y a evitar la destrucción del mundo, el oficial de alto rango del ejército polaco Ryszard Kukliński toma una grave decisión que pondrá en peligro su vida, a su familia y el destino de toda una nación.