In an elegant boarding school in New York, a sweet and dreamy girl named Sara Crewe faces a harsh world following the death of her father, a soldier in the war. At first, her life is a fairy tale; she enjoys her time with her classmates and under the care of her beloved father, who tells her magical stories about princesses and adventures. However, tragedy strikes when Sara becomes an orphan and her fortune disappears, forcing the authoritarian headmistress of the school, Miss Minchin, to drastically change her attitude. Sara's joy turns into misery as she is forced to live in humiliating conditions as a servant in the place she once considered her home.
But despite the adversities, Sara’s imagination never leaves her. She transforms her daily life into a magical story, creating fantasy worlds where there is always hope. Her kindness and generous spirit soon impact her classmates, who find inspiration in her bravery. Meanwhile, a mysterious stranger in the neighborhood observes her struggle, awakening an unexpected connection. This new chapter in her life poses an eternal question: can friendship and imagination truly overcome the darkest times? As the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur, Sara must remember not only her courage but also the power of dreaming to find her way back to the light.