Young Pinocchio the talking puppet runs away from his genius creator, Carpenter Jepetto, to join a traveling circus run by a hustler called Modjafoco. Modjafoco sells out shows in every town, while his helpers, Basilio, the cat, and Alice the fox, rob the houses of the visitors. Pinocchio falls in love with the young gymnast Bella, kicking off an incredible, magical journey. Will Pinocchio manage to prove his innocence, become human, and win love of his life?