The beginning of the 20th century. The young cooper Ilya is recognized by the cooper guild as a master of his trade, but no one believes in his abilities. When Ilya made his first barrel, people doubt its strength because the hoops are made of wood. Ilya throws the barrel in the mountain river, wins a bet against the priest and shaves his beard as has been agreed.
—Georgi Djulgerov <georgidjul1943@gmail.com>