Leni, a witty and wise nine-year-old, forms an unlikely friendship with Marcel, a child-like 23-year-old man. Leni's mother Magda is in denial over her daughter’s deteriorating health and rebuffs Marcel's friendship, even as he and Leni demonstrate every step through life can be a joyous adventure.

In modern-day Transylvania, vampire hunts and labor strikes collide with sci-fi twists, romance, and AI-crafted tales, as multiple storylines blend folklore, classic horror, and contemporary elements into a fresh take on Dracula's legend.