Des Russes blancs réfugiés à Paris essayent de s'adapter à leur nouvelle existence. Vassia est amoureux d'Hélène Vronsky, mais elle lui préfère le prince Fedor.
White Russians who have taken refuge in Paris are trying to adjust to their new existence. Vassia is in love with Hélène Vronsky, but she prefers Prince Fedor to her.