The film is dedicated to a painting by the renowned Russian artist Lavrenty Bruni, a successor to a historic artistic dynasty. It is composed of photographs and footage shot by the director himself. The central “character” of the film is the painting "Breath", measuring 250 by 1000 cm. The film is accompanied by music by Stravinsky.

Zaour lives in a mountain village of Chokh and dreams to restore the oldest house.