The film was released in the Soviet Union on 21 November 1955, and in the United States on 3 March 1956.

During a storm at sea, a shipwreck separates twin siblings Viola and Sebastian.

To stay close to her beloved, she disguises herself as a man and takes the name Cesario to enter his service.

Olivia’s household is home to a lively group: her uncle Sir Toby, the servants Maria and Fabian, and the fool Feste.

In the end, after a series of comedic and occasionally dramatic situations where Sebastian is mistaken for Viola and vice versa, the twins are reunited.