A teacher in a remote village gets hindered by zealot members of the community who still believe in old superstitions.
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Naimi, mësuesi
Karlosh Cami
Dash Cungeli
frat Engjëlli
Murr Përkeqi
Kapteri
Kryeplaku
Arkeologu
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