Plot Summary:Despite the opposition of his parents, Leonid Yengibarov dreams of becoming a clown. He secures a job as a stage hand for the Yerevan Circus and falls in love with circus performer Irina. Noticing Leonid's great abilities, the director of the circus gives him a chance to be a clown. However, Leonid finds that he is not ready and decides to travel throughout Soviet Armenia to perform, meet people, and find out what makes them laugh.
Despite his parents opposition, professor Yengibaryan's youngest son dreams of becoming clown and making people laugh. That's so simple, Leonid thinks. However, the director of the circus doesn't thinks so, but noticing Leonid's great abilities, takes him to the circus as a costumer. Leonid and stage-artist Irina fall in love, and Irina takes an active interest in his career.