The King Without a Heart is a fairytale about of a happy king who has a young daughter and a lovely wife. After the sudden death of his wife, the king becomes so sad that he wants his heart taken out of his chest. The kingdom is turned into an effective society based on reason, and there is no longer place for emotions. When she grows up, the princess tries to make her father see the importance of play and emotions.

Kuninkaan vaimo kuolee ja hän päättää luopua sydämestään, jotta ei tuntisi surua. Samalla hän kuitenkin etääntyy tyttärestään.