An old Ukrainian ballet dancer, Serge Lyfar, says goodbye to a mysterious woman before he dies, telling the story of his life. He talks about his childhood and his family, whom he will miss in Paris. It is there that he finds himself in the company of the famous enterprise of Sergei Diaghilev. He will face poverty and misery, hard training in Turin, endless tours, and conflicts with the famous premier of the ballet company. Serge Lyfar tells the story of his journey as one of the most famous choreographers in Europe. But amidst all the greatness and glory, his constant dream remains to return home to Kyiv to his family.