On the eve of the start of the summer tour, the owner and founder of a small circus dies suddenly. The troupe, in an attempt to save the season, decides to call upon the owner's eldest daughter, Kate. Chance puts an Italian on her path - Vittorio. He will integrate the life of the troupe, so much so that he will become part of the show. He will try to pierce Kate's secret : why did she leave the circus in the past, and why did she accept to come back …