Overview
Shatalov and "Mani"—the nickname given to Alexei by his fellow cadets—became friends while still at naval academy. Their lives took different paths. "Mani" became a submarine commander. Shatalov, after committing a criminal act of recklessness, served on shore. A career naval officer, he was tormented by the situation. Suddenly, a telegram arrived from distant Kuramoy from "Manya" — his friend was calling him.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 30 | February 20, 2018 (85) | |
 | 41 | May 18, 2009 (87) | |
 | 32 | January 28, 1984 (53) | |
 | 25 | 87 |