In search of new rhythms, the drummer of a popular metal band takes him to remote places in Kenya. And there, in a crowded market, he meets a strange-looking man. It is immediately noticeable that he has not eaten for many days. The remains of clothing hang in shreds from the naked torso. And in his hands is a big drum. Oh my God, what kind of mesmerizing sounds does this wonderful instrument make? Having learned that the miracle drum was made in a remote tribe, the hero of the story hires a guide and sets off on a journey. He finds a settlement and becomes the owner of a drum covered with human skin, but the price of the drum turns out to be too high...