The father, the captain of the merchant fleet, had three sons: Cyril – an artist, Yuri – a sailor, Gerka – a musician. It would seem that nothing can interfere with their friendship. But the older and middle brothers are in love with one girl – Svetlana. Rivalry makes them enemies. Yuri can not forgive betrayal, and between the brothers there is a big quarrel. Suddenly, misfortune falls on the family – during a fire on the ship, their father dies. Grief brings the brothers closer together.