
This historic drama is set in an Ossetian village in the 17th century. The film’s main hero is Chermen. An illegitimate son, Chermen is striving to assert his dignity. He is opposed by Dacco, the elder of the Aldar clan, in whose village Chermen lives. Guided by mercenary motives, Dacco strikes a deal with Prince Tsarai. Together, they rob people and then divide the loot between themselves. By some chance, Chermen learns of the deal and informs his friends about it. At first, he thinks that no one in the Aldar village would believe him, the bastard, and that the plot would remain unexposed. But the friends accept the challenge.

Bimbulat Vatayev
Chermen

Vladimir Tkhapsayev
Bestol

Kosta Slanov
Dakko
Mairbek Abayev
Kasay

Kote Daushvili
Khadzhi
Tereza Kantemirova
Azau
Uruzmag Khurumov
Dzandar
Fyodor Kallagov
Sadul

Anatoly Dzivaev
Dziu
David Gabarayev
Tsaray

Zurab Kapianidze
Berdia

Veriko Anjaparidze
Chermen's Mother
Aleksandr Slanov
Muldar
Vladimir Ballayev
Uruzmag Baskayev