In the Kabanov family, domostroy reigns, which is managed by the mother of Tikhon Ivanovich Kabanov - Marfa Ignatievna Kabanova. Katerina, the main character, had lived in an environment of love and affection with her mother since childhood, but after she married Tikhon, her life changed and became forced. Then she falls in love with Boris Grigorievich - the nephew of the Wild. Boris is also in love with Katerina. Aware of the severity of their situation, lovers still secretly meet....