Remi lives a happy life with his mother in the French countryside. His world is shattered when his estranged father returns, desperate for money, and reveals that Remi is adopted and sells him away. Heartbroken, Remi joins Vitalis, a wandering musician, and his troupe of animal entertainers. Together they travel the country, struggling to make a living and learning harsh lessons about life. Their journey is a moving story of friendship, loss, and the pursuit of happiness.