A girl is living with her aunt and uncle who run a game reservation in Africa. When their shady boss decides it's time to cull certain species to prevent overpopulation, poachers appear.
Der junge Findling Emil und die etwas ältere, aus der Mittelschicht stammende Waise Inga suchen in den elenden Verhältnissen von Frau Landfrieds Waisenhaus Trost beieinander.