Piotr manages to buy a splendid though dilapidated villa from the eccentric 80-year-old painter Mimi. The woman treats him like her long-lost only son whereas Piotr tries to send her away to old people's home.

Michał Diablik, who is caught by the police, finds himself in a mysterious orphanage where reality mixes with fantasy. The boy cannot adapt to the rules imposed by the director. The boy's dreams of freedom and a colorful life are symbolized by the Black Magic High School.