1978-80x in USSR. The history of the family on the background of Brezhnev stagnation. First, the father, and then the daughter will face a difficult choice. The choice between your own well-being, career and love for others. This story is about first love, about gaining faith in God, about respect for parents.
Most of us say the word "Mama" without thinking. But there are children who have never uttered this word in their lives. The film is about these children, orphans. In these children, no less love than in each of us. And they are waiting. Sometimes too long. But they never cease to believe for a second that one day they will be able to say this simple word. The word "Mama" ...
After her release from prison, Katerina tries to start a new life. After some unsuccessful attempts to find a job, she manages to find work washing dishes in a children’s home. The youngest and most problematic child, Vanya, decides that Katerina is his real mother.
