Responsible and hardworking Snezhana gave up her personal ambitions for the sake of her sister Marina. To support them both, she became a hairdresser after finishing school and achieved great success, although she had never dreamed of such a career. When Marina fails to get a free place at her dream university, Snezhana spends all her money on her education. Problems at work, debts, and accumulated fatigue begin to take their toll. Perhaps that is why, at the first opportunity, Snezhana decides to lean on a «strong shoulder». After a brief acquaintance, a wealthy businessman proposes to her. But the Cinderella fairy tale has a sad continuation: after the wedding, Snezhana discovers a new side to her husband.