The film is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Roman Carmen. The authors tracked down his former students, whom he brought to the documentary. Almost half a century ago, they, then still children, first crossed the threshold of the VGIK when they passed the exams.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| VVakhtang MikeladzeHimself | Himself |
| YYury SalnikovHimself | Himself |
 Viktor ShkurynHimself | Himself |
| VVladimir KonovalovHimself | Himself |
| PPeet VäinastuHimself | Himself |
| IImants BrilsHimself | Himself |
| VValeriy KhomenkoHimself | Himself |
| GGalina PchelyakovaHerself | Herself |
| MMuza ZaslonovaHerself | Herself |
 Roman KarmenArchive footage | Archive footage |