St. Petersburg, early 20th century. The handsome and secretive Johann specializes in shooting erotic pictures depicting the floggings of bare-bottomed women. With the help of his assistants, the photographic creations gradually penetrate the peaceful households of two upper-class Russian families.
Yohan

Liza

Ekaterina Kirillovna

Viktor Ivanovich

producer

Kolya
Tolya
Putilov
Stasov - doctor

Radlov - engineer

Grunia
photographer

old prostitute

Daria

administrator

machinist
bellboy
Liza's aunt

shop model

man in the window

Radlov's wife