The blacksmith's apprentice makes a contract with the devil and exchanges his soul for respect from the most famous people of the city. However, he realises soon that true respect can only be won by hard work. Based on short story by Arkadiy Bukhov.
Screenplay: Vladimir Golovanov
Director: Valeriy Ugarov
Producer: Lyubov Butyrina
Director of Photography: Mikhail Druyan