Professor Severtsov, a surgeon, lost his legs while saving a child's life. His friends and beloved wife helped him believe in himself and return to his beloved work.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vladimir SamoylovProfessor Aleksey Severtsev | Professor Aleksey Severtsev |
 Kyunna IgnatovaYelena Ryabinina | Yelena Ryabinina |
 Boris RyzhukhinOleg Odintsov | Oleg Odintsov |
 Pantelejmon KrymovKomarov | Komarov |
 Vera MedvedevaAnna Mikhaylovna | Anna Mikhaylovna |
 Nikolay KharitonovPlatonov | Platonov |
| VVyacheslav SokolovKurkov | Kurkov |
| NNikolay KuzminSharonov | Sharonov |
| NNatalya KudryavtsevaPetya Nechayev's Mother | Petya Nechayev's Mother |
 Adrian FilippovSurgeon Belov | Surgeon Belov |
| VVasiliy MaksimovNewspaper Editor | Newspaper Editor |