The film tells the story of Azat, a participant in the first mass patriotic demonstrations in the USSR, who was imprisoned and subjected to abuse by investigators and prison guards. Azat’s prototype was Qayrat Rysqulbekov.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Akan SatayevAzat | Azat |
 Aleksey ShemesNot listed | Not listed |
| MMarina KunarovaNot listed | Not listed |
 Nurzhuman IhtymbaevNot listed | Not listed |
| ZZhazira KozhabergenovaNot listed | Not listed |
| NNazira BakayevaNot listed | Not listed |