He moonlights as a grocery store loader to make ends meet, while his elderly father, a former sailor, begs in the metro, cheerful despite his circumstances.

That night, after a tense family meal, Natasha insists that Yevgeny invite Anna over, sparking a fierce argument.

They spend the night together, and Anna offers to bring him to the U.S., buying him a suit and making arrangements with his old friend, Alexei, now a U.S. executive.

But as they drive to her hotel, Yevgeny sees Natasha, drunk and dancing on a boat, and insists on helping her home.

Reeling, Yevgeny returns home to the forgiveness and warmth of his family, while his father and neighbors gather outside, playing his favorite song.