A common shoemaker lives in a small town, he mends boots and writes memoirs about his childhood, which he wants to leave for his son. On new year’s eve he learns about a magic sea. the shoemaker wants to see this amazing place, but it costs a lot and there are not enough boots in need of mending to pay for the trip. he finds a decision promising to solve his problem…

Long-awaited snow falls in the village. A girl named Erica is building a large snowman with button eyes and a bright carrot. Grandma is preparing Snowflake's dress. The festivities of the New Year's carnival await, and the atmosphere around is filled with the holiday spirit, but gradually the quiet childish joy gives way to adult fear for the life of the snow giant—will the child be able to save him from destruction?