Plot

Follows Elvira as she battles against her gorgeous stepsister in a realm where beauty reigns supreme. She resorts to extreme measures to captivate the prince, amidst a ruthless competition for physical perfection.

Elvira will go to any lengths to compete with her insanely beautiful stepsister, the enchanting Agnes, and is willing to use blood, sweat and tears to conquer the prince's heart. In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira fights tooth and nail to become the belle of the ball.—Berlinale

More than anything in the world, Elvira, a romantic soul with a sweet tooth, wants to marry Prince Julian, the kingdom's most desirable bachelor. But first, she must shed a few pounds and get rid of her unflattering braces before the royal ball at the castle. Now, there is no turning back; the ugly duckling must transform into a beauty at all costs. So, with her eyes set on the grand prize, Elvira gets a professional makeover to stand a chance of wooing the handsome young host. After all, the competition is fierce. However, when is enough enough? Above all else, is Elvira's boring Prince Charming worth the trouble?—Nick Riganas