1959- Rock & Roll has invaded the Soviet Union. In underground cafes teenages defy authorities and "jive" to the beat of Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Elvis. Alexi, a young classical musician, studying at the state conservatory is madly in love with Valentina, the beautiful of a highly placed party official. Alexi's uncle, Dmitri, has a collection of rock records which he has smuggled into the country. When Alexi hears this "outlaw" music, his life is changed forever. Together with his friend Yuri, they make dubs from old X-ray film...