In this tale from Yugoslavia, a young man somehow manages to make a mess of everything he tries to do. But he finds out in very odd circumstances that everyone is quite fond of him.
In this story, filmed in Nova Scotia, a mean and miserly man tries to obstruct the course of true love so that his daughter will remain his unpaid servant.
In this story, filmed in Yugoslavia, a young peasant is given the power to make all his wishes come true. Then he unwittingly casts a spell on the King's daughter.
In this story, filmed in Nova Scotia, the greedy owner of a small frontier settlement keeps everyone in debt to him, especially a poor trapper and his family. Then the trapper decides to get his own back.
A peasant cobbler dreams of being a brave and daring hero. Asked to rid the kingdom of a terrible ogre, he uses all his wit and cunning - for if he succeeds, he will be allowed to marry the King's daughter.
A brave and honest soldier sets off for home at the end of a long war with only a few coins in his pocket. Three strange encounters on the way are to alter the course of his life.
A wise and successful merchant sends his son out into the world to see how he will fare as a prospective merchant. The son loses merchandise but gains a wife, and a few more surprises are still in store.
The son of poor parents sets out to make his way in the world. His natural kindness earns him the help of a mysterious woman, whose magic brings him good fortune and happiness.
The day comes for Great Heart, the son of a tribe of peaceful Indians, to go out into the world and seek his fortune. With the help of some very strange companions, he finds a beautiful princess - but his adventures have only just begun.
A princess becomes the saddest person in the kingdom. Nothing anyone can do will cheer her up. Until one day a strange thing happens to a young peasant which affects the princess's happiness.