Epilogue

Based on the works of Ivan Shamyakin The heroes of the film are representatives of the creative intelligentsia Yesterday their works were considered a national treasure but now they are no longer needed The famous writer Ivan Andreevich is forced to earn a living by selling his own books with autographs More fortunate was his friend the famous artist Mikhail Antonovich All his paintings were bought by a western collector But the banquet arranged by the artist on this occasion turned out to be completely depressing