
The film tells the life story of the famous Russian scientist, researcher, traveler and pioneer Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay. The film shows the most interesting moments from the life of a scientist and his travels. Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay was the first to land in New Guinea, getting acquainted with the aborigines, their customs. Among the natives of New Guinea, Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay lives for several years. The scientist also falls in love with the daughter of the Vice President of Australia, the film shows the relationship between Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay and his lover.

as Semyonov-Tyan-Shanskiy

as Meshcherskiy

as Maclay

as Ekaterina Semyonovna - mother of Miklouho-Maclay

as Wilson

as Michael - younger brother Nicholas

as Vladimir - younger brother Nicholas

as Sergey - elder brother Nicholas

as Masha

as Episodic role

as Student girl

as Student

as Student

as Gossip lady

as Captain

as Margaret's sister

as Professor

as Pavel Nikolaevich

as Teacher

as Student

as Sheriff

as episodic role