Abandoned by the woman he adores, penniless, his career a complete failure, Ivan Osokin finds himself on the verge of suicide. If only he could live his life over again and avoid all his mistakes… A fortuitous encounter with a Magician provides Ivan this precise opportunity and he is transported back in time to correct his wrong turns. But even with a fresh start, Ivan quickly realizes how impossibly difficult it is to avoid the traps of his past and discovers that his second chance is far from a wish come true.