The film illustrates the life of a lonely old hermit who settled in the forests of Karelia more than 20 years ago.
Despite almost a hundred years of age, he leads an active lifestyle, reflects and writes about human nature.
Like an old sage from the myths of the local epic - Väinämöinen, the hero lives in the same places, in harmony with nature. But behind the semi-mystical image stands a man with a great past.
