For many years the great Emir of Bukhara has not known happiness - he has lost the taste to delightful khalva, and now life is as sour as a lemon for him. The house of poor pot-maker Shir-Mamed, however, is full of happiness - his little son Hodzha Nasreddin has been born. Rumours have spread about his unusual abilities - maybe he will be able to make the Emir happy again?

Soviet film following Nasreddina

The young music teacher Gulnora Rakhimovna, coming to school, initially encounters indifference to her subject both from schoolchildren and work colleagues. But with his desire to introduce children to the wonderful world of music, he wins the love and recognition of students and respect from other teachers.