The Twelve Chairs

The story takes place over roughly half a year in 1927, spanning spring to autumn as the search for the diamonds unfolds. It captures the era's social texture and the tension between ordinary life and a grand, if comically cynical, treasure quest. The journey across cities acts as a moving stage for the plot’s twists.

The action unfolds across a network of Soviet cities, creating a traveling stage for the chair treasure hunt. Stops range from provincial towns to resort locations, bringing together a colorful cast of characters at each turn. These settings form a satirical backdrop for a caper set in the late 1920s.

💰 Greed

Greed drives the plot as the characters pursue diamonds sewn into a chair. Trust and loyalty are repeatedly tested as profits and personal gain take precedence over friendship. The pursuit exposes moral compromises across the journey, often in humorous or sharp satirical ways. The treasure becomes less about wealth and more about power and manipulation.

🗺️ Adventure

The hunt takes the group across a mosaic of settings, turning geography into a game board. Encounters with quirky locals and unpredictable twists keep the caper unpredictable and entertaining. Each chair move reshapes alliances and strategies, fueling the sense of an endless, comic voyage. The journey itself becomes a character, driving momentum beyond the initial mystery.

🗡️ Betrayal

Bender and Kisa’s shifting loyalties culminate in deadly acts, underscoring how desire for wealth corrupts trust. The group’s dynamics fracture as plans unravel, revealing a brutal edge to the quest. Murder and deceit intensify the stakes, turning a lighthearted hunt into a dangerous game. The ending hinges on who truly controls the last chair and its treasure.