1938 Lena Papadopoulos is the daughter of a virtuoso illusionist, who finds it difficult to find her place in the circus, because she is confined to a wheelchair. She finds magic for herself in science and education, dreaming of studying to be a doctor. One day she saves the orphan Alexander, and her usual life changes dramatically. The boy remains in the circus, learns the skills of an illusionist and lifts the veil on his mysterious past. As the situation around becomes more and more tense, their touching friendship blossoms under the colorful dome. But when Theo and Alexander are arrested, Lena finds herself cut off from everything she has known so far. Now, in order to survive and succeed, she will have to believe in herself and her strength, and she will be helped in this... Should she believe in miracles in order to find her place in life?