The fraudulent coach Artyom crosses the path of an influential businessman. The guy is forced to pretend to be a savage and hide in the forest until a couple of mushroom pickers find him. Artyom hopes for help and a new life, but instead he is taken to a closed community run by a stern Father.

Lada learns Artyom's secret, but does not reveal it. Dad goes to the city on business and leaves Boeslav in charge. Lada gets injured while collecting honey, Artyom decides to help the girl, risking revealing himself.