Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night, is abducted by Sarastro, the Guardian of the Sun Circle. Con artist Tamino, posing as an oriental prince, and bird catcher Papageno are tasked by the Queen to rescue Pamina. Tamino possesses a magical flute that makes everyone dance when he plays it...

This modern adaptation of the fairy tale explores the classic theme of appearance versus reality. It tells a story of courage, friendship, and love, while also emphasizing trust in others and in oneself. With 15 days of filming and a dedicated team, this fairy tale stood out in the series "Sechs auf einen Streich". Alongside packed auditoriums at the Cologne and Cottbus Film Festivals, 1.2 million viewers tuned in for the TV premiere on ARD.