The life of the revered 18th-century Armenian poet and musician Sayat-Nova. Portraying events in the life of the artist from childhood up to his death, the movie addresses in particular his relationships with women, including his muse. The production tells Sayat-Nova's dramatic story by using both his poems and largely still camerawork, creating a work hailed as revolutionary by Mikhail Vartanov.

Spartak Bagashvili
as Poet's Father

Sofiko Chiaureli
as Poet as a Youth / Poet's Love / Poet's Muse / Mime / Angel of Resurrection

Medea Japaridze
as Poet's Mother

Vilen Galustyan
as Sayat-Nova

Gogi Gegechkori
as Old Poet

Melkon Alekyan
as Young Poet

Hovhannes Minasyan
as Prince

Onik Minasyan
as Prince

Yuri Amiryan
as

I. Babayan
as