Apprentice Lapitch,the little shoemaker sets off on a journey after experiencing injustice from the cruel Master Scowler. On his journey he meets Gita, a beautiful little circus girl who is an orphan just like him. They both have adventures and experience problems during their journey. They have nowhere to sleep, and no food , but they are not afraid of anything. They are brave and happy, willing to help everyone. On the night of the full moon something terrible happens, and changes everything.