Silver Lily of the Valley

Zoya Misochkina, daughter of a small-town police sergeant, longs to become a singer and dreams of moving to Moscow for lessons. She hopes to perform at a train station restaurant in the capital. Her father repeatedly pulls her off trains, returning her to Lokotki and blocking her path to fame.

After yet another failed attempt to leave Lokotki, Zoya ends up in the local detention center. The setback intensifies her determination and puts her in proximity to people who might change her future. The confinement plants the seed for a life-changing opportunity.

While detained, Zoya meets two Moscow producers, Lyova Bolotov and Stas Pridorozhny, who have just fallen out with their star client Irma. They recognize her vocal talent and begin imagining a new path for her. Their interest marks the start of a potential partnership.

Lyova and Stas are arrested for disorderly conduct after a drunken episode. Zoya helps secure their release, seizing the chance to follow them to Moscow. The incident becomes the catalyst for her bold move toward a capital career.

With the opportunity in hand, Zoya leaves Lokotki and follows the producers to Moscow to pursue her dream under their guidance. The city promises both possibility and peril, testing her resolve. Her decision marks the true start of her professional journey.

In Moscow, Lyova is initially irritated by Zoya's enthusiasm and her strong Lily of the Valley perfume. Despite the friction, the producers recognize her talent and decide to promote her career. This marks the beginning of her ascent in the music world.

As her career begins to rise, Zoya falls for Lyova. He, however, pursues more casual romances after Irma left him for Stas, complicating their professional relationship with personal longing. The romance adds tension to the collaboration.

Irma and Stas’ son Ludwig returns from England and proposes to Zoya, seeking to formalize a future. Zoya rejects him, torn between her feelings for Lyova and the reality of the men around her. The moment deepens the love-triangle dynamics in play.

Zoya discovers Lyova with a younger woman, and the sight shatters her. Heartbroken, she decides to return to Lokotki, taking Ludwig with her. The move shifts the emotional balance and sets up new consequences for all involved.

Back in Lokotki, each character grapples with the fallout of their choices. Zoya mourns her unrequited love, Irma weeps in her luxury car, Lyova smokes in frustration, and Stas feels guilt over the strained relationships. The tensions simmer as they confront what might come next.

Zoya finally fulfills her dream by singing at the Lokotki station restaurant. The performance validates her talent and rekindles attention from the men who once pursued her. It marks a decisive moment in her journey toward independence.

During one performance, Zoya notices a weary Stas watching from a table and Lyova smiling at the edge of the stage. The silent acknowledgment signals a complicated, bittersweet connection that lingers beyond the stage lights. She reconsiders the balance between personal ties and professional ambition.

Two years after reuniting, Zoya decides to leave Lyova and Stas to pursue work with other producers. She seeks fresh collaborations and continues her ascent on her own terms, maintaining ownership of her artistic path. The ending positions her as an independent artist with new horizons.