Graduate of Moscow State University, Yevgeny Ogarychev, arrives at the Rīga seaside with his grandmother. There, he meets Katya Batistova, a carefree and frivolous young woman who failed to get into university. Becoming infatuated with Katya, Yevgeny helps her prepare for the entrance exams. At first, Katya relies on the help of his grandmother—a famous actress—hoping to get into the drama school. But gradually, her interaction with the sincere and determined Yevgeny makes her take life more seriously. True love eventually comes to her.