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 Macton
as Semyonov-Tyan-Shanskiy
as Meshcherskiy
as Botkin
as Tolstoy
as Michael - younger brother Nicholas
as Vladimir - younger brother Nicholas
as Sergey - elder brother Nicholas
as Gears
as Masha
as Mariya Fyodorovna
as Alexander III
as Finsch
as Episodic role
as Student girl
as Student
as Student
as Episodic role
as Professor
as Peasant
as Pavel Nikolaevich
as Teacher
as Student
