A Russian Literature professor at the University of Havana is ordered to work as a translator for child victims of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster when they are sent to Cuba for medical treatment.

In the wake of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Russian Literature professor Malin (Santoro) at the University of Havana is ordered to work as a translator for child victims of Chernobyl when they are sent to Cuba for medical treatment. Based on a true story.