Nikolai is like any other 15 year old boy of his age, but with one difference, he was born into a travelling circus. He is controlled by his domineering, tyrannical Father, who makes his life a misery. Things come to a head when he believes his whole family are hiding things from him, prompting him to run away. On his travels he befriends Maria, who also has a domineering Father, as they both seek solace in one another. As their new adventure in the big wide world doesn't go according to plan, Nikolai knows he has to return, to return and find out the family secrets, and to confront his Father once and for all!