In ancient times, on the banks of the Pechora and Izhma, in a dense forest lived a giant, Yag-Mort, the Forest Man. He was terrible in anger, when he saw evil, lies and betrayal, but kind and attentive when he was respected. The young and cunning hunter Tugan, by treachery tries to seize power and the daughter of the elder of the tribe, Raida. Yag-Mort saves the beautiful Raida, justice will prevail.