Moy Laskovyy i Nezhnyy Zver plot
Sergei Kamyshev visits his old friend Count Karneyev, where he meets 16-year-old Olenka. He soon notices that all the men who live in the area are doing everything they can to elope with the young lady. To everyone's surprise, Olenka's engagement to the old real estate agent Urbenin is announced. Kamyshev soon notices that Olenka does not like this when she promises him her love. They start a passionate affair, which, however, takes a dramatic turn during a hunting trip.