Ivanushka the Fool encounters a robber in the forest. After a struggle, he takes the stolen goods back to their owner, a wealthy merchant named Marko Petrovich Bogaty. At Marko’s home, Ivanushka meets his daughter, Nastya, and they fall in love. However, Marko disapproves of the match and hires a woman named Baba Varvara to poison Ivanushka. Nastya, aware of her father’s plan, sends Ivanushka a letter warning him of the danger. Varvara’s attempt to poison him fails, and she reveals the truth to Ivanushka, suggesting they escape together. Varvara then returns to tell Marko that Ivanushka has supposedly died. Upon hearing this, Nastya faints and falls into a deep stupor. Marko summons a foreign healer who manages to revive her physically, but her emotions remain numb. The healer tells Marko that only a miracle can restore Nastya's feelings.

DVD-R is in Russian with optional English subtitles. Approx. 85 mins. See film samples for audio and video quality!