The documentary tells the story of Tarkovsky's life and work by letting the director tell the story himself. He talks about his memories, his view of art, and his thoughts on the fate of the artist and the meaning of life. Thanks to some very rare audio recordings, viewers can get lost in the mysterious world of his films, which helps them understand and reevaluate the great director's work and life. The account is accompanied by recordings of poems by Arseny Tarkovsky, one of the best Russian poets of the 20th century and the director's father, read by their author.