A patient in a psychiatric ward believes he lives in the belly of a whale, where he's transported himself to escape from the vulgarity and haste of the modern world.

The film is dedicated to the Belarusian first printer and educator Francysk Skaryn. In a mysterious and magical atmosphere, whether it is a dream or a reality, Francysk Skaryn meets an inquisitive lion at night who can talk. Skaryn answers the intelligent animal's questions, and in this way tells about his life.

Kostya, a once hopeful producer, is now out of business: his creative idea, which promised him fame and fortune, has failed miserably. And now he has no other choice but to move with his family to Vileysky district of Belarus. Here is his family nest - inherited old manor with a stunning park. Maybe all is not lost yet? A resourceful entrepreneur decides to take a rather risky step - to turn the estate into... an amusement town called "Kinder-Ville" - a kind of Belarusian Disneyland! Everyone likes the idea, except for the oldest inhabitant of the house - the evil spirit of the wizard, who was buried in the basement for cruelty in ancient times. No self-respecting ghost would tolerate crowds of clamoring kids in the neighborhood! So, at any cost it is necessary to expel the noisy family...

The events of the film take place in the first days of May 1966. Nikolai Kuznetsov, a distinguished veteran of the Great Patriotic War and former camp guard, accidentally meets one of his former prisoners. This encounter leads to new meetings—and new insights into the years that have passed...