SoldierIvanDenisovichShukhovwastakenprisonerbytheGermans,andafterleavingit,heendedupinhishomelandasaprisonerandhebegantobuildagiantspaceindustryplant.Inconditionsofhunger,humiliationandfear,hemanagedtomaintainhonestyandopennesstotheworld,butwillhebeabletogofreeandmeetwithhisdaughters?