Faithful John
An old king entrusts his son to a deeply loyal servant. A forbidden room, a portrait and a sea voyage make that promise dangerous. John must decide how to protect the young king...
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The Wishing-Table, the Gold-Ass, and the Cudgel in the Sack
A lying goat gets a tailor's three sons driven from home. The brothers go out into the world, learn trades and earn some unusual gifts: a table, a donkey and a sack. Each has a special power, though...