Danuta Piszek

Warsaw, 1981. Martial law shuts down the country, turning it into a prison overnight. Taxis are replaced by tanks, citizens are treated like criminals, and visiting British Professor Joan Andrews finds herself trapped. After witnessing the murder of a young student by the secret police, Joan herself becomes the target.

A seemingly ordinary girl finds her way into the eponymous Academy to explore the world of fairy tales, imagination and creativity. With the help of a crazy, talented teacher, she develops her unique abilities and also stumbles upon a clue that will help her unravel the biggest secret of the family...