October 1st, 1939. Madam Kukk, hostess of a small elite brothel, buys a villa on the outskirts of Tallinn, Estonia, which has been deserted by the departing Baltic Germans. She's been getting help in obtaining the house by Foreign Ministry counselor Mr Metsla, a friend and suitor of Mrs Kukk. Mrs Kukk and her girls - assistant Renate, feisty Monika, cool but elegant Vivian, offspring of Russian aristocrats Anastassia and simple-minded country girl Linda, settle in the new house. Mr Metsla arrives unexpectedly with high Russian guests - admiral Tributs and major Sidorov. Counselor Metsla hints to Mrs Kukk that along with the Red Army crossing the border the same night, the war has also reached the Gentlemen's Club.