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1938. Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the headlining illusionist, Theo. Lena yearns for the real-world magic of science and medicine. Then her life takes an exciting turn when she rescues Alexandre, an orphan with a mysterious past. As World War II escalates around them, their friendship blossoms into something deeper while Alexandre trains as the illusionist's apprentice. But when Theo and Alexandre are arrested and made to perform in a town for Jews set up by the Nazis, Lena is separated from everything she knows. Forced to make her own way, Lena must confront her doubts and dare to believe in herself.