In the late 19th century, two Swedish emigrants, Lasse Karlsson and his son Pelle, arrive on the Danish island of Bornholm hoping to find work on a farm and save enough money to travel to the United States of America.

This is a story about two 11-year-old girls. Nana, who has a dog but really just dreams of being a renowned ballerina, and Conny, who is forced to go to ballet but has a burning desire to be a famous veterinarian. What will become of the two? And what will happen when they finally meet the world-famous pop idol Michael Jackson? And what about Anders, the boy who is left with twin children and has just got a ticket to the World Cup in Mexico? Are you confused? The girls aren't. They have found the perfect solution to the mess – just watch and join in the fun!

Female inmates escape from prison and go on a series of robberies, and it's up to the incompetent vice squad rookies to stop them.