 Relatives are anticipating the death of a wealthy trader Mr. Pazukhin. Relatives are fighting for inheritance, playing games in attempts to manipulate Mr. Pazukhin s will. His daughter s husband is extremely crafty. But Mr. Pazukhin s son Prokofi is playing a submissive pleaser. Mr. Pazukhin leaves all his wealth to his submissive son, who suddenly becomes powerful and vengeful to others.