Princess Marusya fell in love with Dr. Toporkov, the doctor who had treated her, but he failed to notice her affection and married a wealthy merchant’s daughter. Several years later, called upon to treat Marusya once more, at last her deep feelings melt his hardened heart... but it is far too late: Marusya is dying.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Olga BaclanovaMarusya | Marusya |
 Lidiya DeikunPrincess Priklonskaya, Marusya's mother | Princess Priklonskaya, Marusya's mother |
 Alexander GeirotYegorushka, Priklonskaya's son | Yegorushka, Priklonskaya's son |
| BBoris SushkevichDoctor Toporkov | Doctor Toporkov |
| AAleksei BondarevServant | Servant |
 Maria OuspenskayaMatchmaker | Matchmaker |