Little girl Sveta Orlova dreams that her parents will improve their relationship. On New Year’s Eve, she makes a wish to Santa Claus, whom she met completely by chance, although in fact it was a swindler dressed in a festive suit – the unlucky swindler Myshkin. Nevertheless, he gives his word of honor to a casual acquaintance that the girl will celebrate the New Year with her parents. Now she expects her wish to come true.