White Nights is a classic tale of loneliness, love, and the longing for human connection. The story is set in St. Petersburg during the "white nights" of summer, when the sun barely sets.
A solitary young man nicknamed "the dreamer" meets a girl named Nastenka on a bridge one night. They agree to meet again for the next four nights, sharing their stories, dreams, and feelings. The narrator falls in love with her, but Nastenka waits for her lover to return.