A classic story from the chest of Czech fairy tales. Royal esquire Jiřík is on his way to a mysterious kingdom in the middle of a lake, to get Princess Goldenhair, who should become a bride of his cruel king. On his journey, Jiřík has two companions: valet Štěpán, and Lucky, a spotty doggie, whose life Jiřík once saved. His journey is full of adventure and surprise. However, Jiřík has no idea how jealous Štěpán is of Jiřík´s courage, his talent to make friends, but most of all, of Princess Goldenhair´s love. His grudge is so bitter that Štěpán sends his friend under the executioner’s axe.