The musical tragicomedy based on the story of A. I. Kuprin of the same name. Beginning of the 20th century. In the southern seaside city the vegetable marrow "Gambrinus" is known by all. Here it is always possible to receive a mug of fresh beer, to meet with friends, to be thrown by a nifty with the hostess of an institution madam Ivanova and of course to listen to unique game of the violinist Sashka.