Overview
A young boy named Guskou lives in the countryside with his parents and little sister. A string of droughts and other natural disasters tear the family apart, and Guskou is forced to leave home and seek his fortunes on his own. Driven by a desire to improve the quality of life of his poor countrymen, he eventually joins a group of scientists called the Ihatov Volcano Department; he takes part in scientific projects to fight the natural disasters that drove him from his home.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 22 | 53 | |
 | 45 | 76 | |
 | 47 | 78 | |
| - | - | |
 | 30 | 61 | |
| 33 | 64 |