7-year-old Masha is separated from her alcoholic parents and put in an orphanage. But not even the safe environment, the abundance of toys, and the kind personnel can replace the home that she still longs for and the parents she still loves. This deeply emotional film follows the first year of Masha and her sister until they find their new homes. An insight into the psychology of a child, this film is a lesson in love, patience, and responsibility.