Count Alexander Rostov is sentenced to life imprisonment at the Metropol Hotel; contending with allies and foes alike, nine-year-old Nina and her unexpected friendship changes his life.

The Count reckons with his past when old friend Mishka turns up at the hotel; he meets Anna Urbanova for the first time, embarking on a passionate affair; his friendship with Nina deepens, but their time together may be cut short.

As his old life crumbles, the Count receives some devastating news; blinded by hurt, he embroils his friends in a dangerous plan; his disregard for the state may have consequences; Nina makes a surprise return, as Anna's career takes a turn.

The Count is forced to undertake a dangerous mission, one that will lead to a battle for his soul; Anna's professional relationships are beset by political complications, as Mishka grows increasingly disenchanted with the Party.

Grofov svet razburka presenetljiv prišlek, ki mu je zaupan v oskrbo.

When someone close to him suffers a terrible accident, the Count resolves to save them at any cost, making a decision that endangers his life; as the hotel rallies to protect him, the crisis forces Anna to confront her true feelings about the Count.