
This classic fairy tale tells the story of a miller's daughter who is trapped by a boastful father and a demanding king, forced to spin straw into gold or face execution. A strange, magical imp appears, offering to help her, but at a steep price: her firstborn child. After she becomes queen and has a baby, the imp returns to claim his payment, leading to a desperate three-day challenge where she must guess his secret name to save her child. The story explores themes of promises, consequences, and the power of cleverness.
A strange little man helps the miller's daughter spin gold from straw after extracting from her the promise he will be given her first-born child.