On the novel by Gregory Fedoseyev, based on real facts. The early postwar years. Geodetic studies are being conducted in the eastern Siberia taiga forests. People in the expedition camp are going to come back to the base. But headquarter’s radio message informed about explorer’s disappearance from the trout Yambuy made all change their plans. The residents who are called evenki are trying to help find him, because they are excellent hunters and trackers who know taiga. Many dangerous adventures await for everybody before they discover the true culprit - a bear that eats people. Leisurely pace, beautiful and at the same time disturbing views of nature, create the atmosphere of lurking danger at every turn. The exotic flavor of the evenki’s traditions and beliefs make the film fun for anyone who loves to contemplate and penetrate into the atmosphere!