The story centers on the adventures of a Ukrainian novice musician Kuzma and his friend Bard, who set out on their trip to Berlin in a rusty "Pobeda" car. Kuzma wants to exchange his old car for a "Mercedes 600" with a German collector in order to impress Barbara, the girl he is in love with. But the hectic nightlife of the German capital involves the hero in stunning adventures that change his purpose, hardens his character and helps him find his true self.