During World War II, an old man, David, living with his daughter-in-law, Maria, while his son is away at war, is being regularly harassed by a German airplane, until one day, when he decides he's had enough.
Based on a Moldavian folklore following the story of the hero Fat-Frumos. Incredibly strong and smart, he leaves his childhood home after he hears three mysterious cries. He then journeys to save the beautiful Elaina from the captivity of the evil dragon Laur Balaur.