Kongar-ool Ondar is the Folk khoomeizhi of Tuva, Honored Artist of Russia, world star of Tuvan throat singing khoomei, winner of numerous awards, mentor for several generations of khoomeizhi, tireless public figure and founder of the Center for the Development of Tuvan Traditional Culture and Crafts. Charismatic, open-minded with a constant smile on his face, he reached unprecedented heights in life. But what did this dazzling smile of Kongar-ool Ondar hide and where did he draw the strength to bring to life what no one could do?