A theater show is being prepared on the Szorin estate: but this time, it is not Arkagyina, the celebrated actress, who will take the stage, but her son, who will present what is hoped to be a novel performance. Arkagyina's love interest, the famous writer, also arrives at the show, where he meets Nyina, the main character of the show. Chekhov's classic, great drama is the story of a love triangle and at the same time a compassionate and satirical parable of artistic self-expression.