The series is based on the eponymous work by Ragim Dzhaforov, "Sato". The story revolves around an ordinary family with a multitude of problems. After hearing his parents argue, five-year-old Kostya starts imagining himself as the counter-admiral of the Sato space fleet. Concerned, his parents send him to see psychologist Dasha. During the sessions, young Kostya reveals horrifying details about Sato's personal history and demonstrates unique intellectual abilities for a child.