When Mister Tomi Pedorov and Lieutenant Alexeev meet in the middle of Siberia, it is almost love at first sight. Tomi is a retired soldier in his early 50s who now owns a wine and cordial business in Storozhevsk, and the lieutenant is a young bachelor in his late 20s discovering life in Moscow in the Czar's army as well as trying to figure out his place in the community.
Their rapid and steamy love affair quickly evolves into a passionate romance. But they face many challenges, including distance, community rejection, health issues, as well as the difference in their ages. As they journey through the Russian countryside, they experience physical pleasures and ecstasies beyond their wildest dreams. They share their happiness with friends and family along their way, fight to be accepted, and continue to hope for a future together full of the joy and passion they have created. Their search for happiness will overcome almost every struggle they face. Only one challenge will knock them both to their knees...