In this fairytale, a young girl decides to save her seven brothers from a curse which was brought upon them by their mother. It’s a tale of courage, strong will, the power of language and true love. The heroine, a girl named Bohdanka (Martha Issová), is born to a grief-stricken family of a baker, whose wife cursed their seven sons in an outburst of rage many years ago and turned them into ravens. The parents keep this tragedy a secret from Bohdanka. On the cusp of adulthood, Bohdanka learns about the family curse and decides to save her brothers. A local witch advises her to sew shirts for them, but not just any shirts. Bohdanka must pick nettles, process the fibers into fabric, and make every stitch herself. She sets out on a long journey to fulfill her mission and along the way she meets a stuttering prince who just might capture her heart. Will she save her brothers and in turn secure her own happiness?

Primarily based on a story by famed Czech writer Božena Němcová, the film received Czech Lion Awards for Best Costumes, Best Set Design, and Best Makeup (2015).