The series is set in Odessa during the NEP period and tells a gripping story about the complex and controversial process of filmmaking under Soviet censorship and ideological pressure. Against the backdrop of the emergence of Ukrainian cinema, the characters strive to preserve their creative freedom, human dignity and the right to art, despite government interference and political restrictions. Combining an adventurous plot, subtle humour, the vibrant atmosphere of Odessa and the spirit of the 1920s, the series reveals a little-known chapter in the history of the Odessa Film Studio, demonstrating how creativity and talent can stand up to ideological dictates and historical challenges.