Ten steps from the round pillar, in the ruins of the old fortress of Kum-Basan-Kala, secret messages are hidden, which must be delivered abroad. For these documents, foreign intelligence sends its spy. The film tells about the events that took place in the old fortress.

Old Ashir has a beautiful young daughter and a whole line of dzhigits who want to take her as their wife. But who will be her chosen one will be decided by the cunning Ashir.