Silver Lily of the Valley

Zoya is a determined young singer from Lokotki who dreams of Moscow and formal vocal training. Her distinctive Lily of the Valley perfume marks her bold stage presence, even as she negotiates the tension between opportunity and loyalty. She navigates heartbreak and professional manipulation, ultimately returning to Lokotki to perform and re-evaluate her path two years later.

Stas is a seasoned producer who has just fallen out with their star client Irma. He recognizes Zoya's talent and helps launch her career in Moscow, while contending with emotional tensions and the fallout from past relationships. He watches the dynamics between Zoya, Lyova, and Irma with a mix of professional pragmatism and personal guilt.

Lyova is a veteran producer whose focus on career advancement is contrasted by his messy personal life after his marriage to Irma ends. He finds himself drawn to Zoya's talent and to the allure of fleeting romances, balancing ambition with complex romantic entanglements.

Irma is the star client whose relationship with Lyova and Stas reflects the glamour and fragility of fame. Her sense of love and loyalty is shaken when she leaves Lyova for Stas, yet she remains a powerful force within the industry and a constant reminder of the cost of success.

Ludvig is Irma's son, returning from England and carrying an air of privilege. He becomes a suitor for Zoya, complicating the love dynamics and highlighting the cross-cultural currents in the plot. His presence adds a layer of social status and romantic tension to the unfolding drama.