About the largest steppe reserve in Europe, located in the south of Ukraine, not far from the village of Askania-Nova.

In Askania-Nova, various types of animals and people with completely different characters are consumed. Director of the Reserve Viktor Semenovich communicates with buffaloes, zebras and pelicans, as if with humans. For a former employee of Mr. Nicholas, this place has become a refuge from the cynicism of the outside world. A young scientist, Pasha, counts birds for days and makes friends with local rappers until he faces a difficult life choice. For a whole century, Askania-Nova has been protecting nature from human-induced change. But will she accept the changes necessary for her own survival?