A recent member of the Communist Party, he strives to improve workplace culture and simplify operations in the most challenging departments.
Despite the arrival of Terenty, who intends to take over the grandfather’s role in watching over Yegorka, Timofey successfully brings the boy into his care.
At the same factory, Grunya, a deeply religious young woman who attended the Jehovah’s Witness meetings, works in the chocolate department.
She catches the attention of Zhenya Sukhorukov, the factory’s resourceful and romantic supply manager and Timofey’s loyal friend.
Gradually, Grunya overcomes her initial distrust and ultimately leaves behind her past beliefs for a new path.