In a Transcaucasian city at the turn of the twentieth century, Misak Avalyan, an impoverished writer, is convinced that he is destined for an important intellectual mission. His faith in his talent clashes with his family’s poverty, the indifference of society, and the sober judgment of those closest to him. The story explores self-deception, wounded pride, family responsibility, and the fragile boundary between devotion to an idea and escape from reality.