The film is set in 1913 Russia during the celebrations of the Tricentennial Anniversary of the Romanov Dynasty. Rich Russian merchants are celebrating their wealth by gambling and playing poker. They are traveling aboard the luxurious cruise liner "St. Nikolai" on Volga river, oblivious to the fact that several gangs of crooks and con-artists are stealing their money in the game. Their target is the wealthiest Russian tycoon Satanovsky.

Anna Samokhinaas Зинаида Волошина
Oleg Yankovskiyas Дмитрий Петрович Строганов
Sergey Nikonenkoas Арсений Мышко
Vladimir Menshovas Фрол Аверьянович Сатановский
Sergey Bezrukovas Николай Сидихин
Sergey Gabrielyanas Пантелеймон Суматохин
Bohdan Stupkaas Лапшин
Irina Bezrukovaas countess
Maksim Lagashkinas Официант
Vladimir Episkoposyanas Абрек
Yuriy Nevskiy