In this classic fairytale, a childless couple seeks help from a saint to fulfill their longing for a child. But when the husband mistakenly eats the three apples meant for his wife, they are in for a series of misfortunes. Their child is taken by an eagle and raised in a hidden straw house, growing up to become a beautiful girl. When a prince discovers her, they fall in love despite her physical defect. But the jealous queen has other plans, leading to a series of magical interventions by fairies that transform the girl's fate.
