Daniel Oancea

Virgil is a successful Romanian businessman. However, in the realm of emotions, things are not as one might expect. Following three marriages, he has ended up with nine children whom he is raising with the help of three nannies.

1920s, Romania. After living abroad for several years, young Mihail comes back to his home village to ask for the hand of the newly widowed Elena. The courage to confess his love quickly disappears and Mihail seeks guidance from the village's old priest. Things get complicated when Mihail discovers that Elena has another suitor, Mândru. Meanwhile, the villagers organize a wedding for the newlyweds who have yet to declare their feelings. Although she decided to leave with Mândru, Elena finds out about Mihail's feelings for her, and the two become bride and groom at the wedding prepared by the villagers.

After Ecaterina is left alone, she ends up in an orphanage, but after a new teacher is hired, she learns it's no ordinary one.