Alexey is madly in love with Anechka. She is the woman of his life. For her, he is willing to make any sacrifice, even take her blame and go to prison. Time passes, and Alexey discovers a talent for healing, learning from the herbalist Olga Afanasyevna. Believing himself to be responsible for the deaths of his loved ones, he readily gives up material possessions and embraces a reclusive lifestyle. Helping people becomes the meaning of his life.