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In 1890,Russian writer Anton Chekov writes short stories in newspapers to feed his family. He achieves success in the form of Pushkin prize. However, he decides to meet convicts at Sakhalin when one of this brothers die due to tuberculosis.

Pauline has left everything to start a new life in the country. Having moved to an old house, she makes friends with François, her neighbour. Having both been through a lot, they gradually become closer. But François's family does not view their situation favourably.

After 20 years working in the bush, Victor returns home to be a father, a husband and a modern man - if he can.