Outline & Timestramp:

00:00 The Golden Bird and the Quest for the Princess

A kingdom's golden bird, stealing apples, leads a young gardener's son on a quest with the help of a talking fox. After overcoming obstacles, including a golden horse and a princess's rescue, the son faces betrayal but is ultimately victorious, discovering the fox is the princess's brother.

01:05 The Quest for the Golden Bird

Three brothers are tasked with finding a golden bird that steals apples from a king's garden. Despite the fox's warning, the first two brothers are lured away by distractions and do not succeed. The youngest brother, following the fox's advice, travels quickly and stays at a humble inn, ultimately encountering the bird and capturing it.

04:38 The Golden Bird's Cage and the Hunt for a Golden Horse

A young man, led by a fox, encounters a sleeping troop and a golden bird in a wooden cage. He mistakenly swaps the bird's cage for a golden one, alerting the guards who imprison him. He is sentenced to death unless he brings the king a golden horse, a task he must accomplish to claim the golden bird as his prize.

05:56 The Fox's Final Counsel and the Hunt for the Golden Horse

After failing to heed the fox's earlier advice, the protagonist finds himself in despair. The fox reappears, offering a new plan to secure the golden horse. Following the fox's instructions, the protagonist nearly succeeds, but his act of kindness results in his capture and imminent death. Despite this, the fox promises to guide him further, hinting at more trials ahead.

07:23 The Clever Fox's Plan for Escaping a Princess and Her Father

A young man meets a princess at midnight and is tricked into letting her take leave of her family. The fox, who has led them all, advises the young man on how to trick the king into giving up the princess, the golden horse, and the golden bird. Despite the fox's eventual request to be killed, the young man is warned by the fox to be wary of two things before they continue their journey.

10:03 The Fox's Final Test and the Reclaimed Kingdom

A young man, following the advice of an old fox, encounters his transformed brothers who attempt to deceive and harm him. Despite the fox's warnings, he fails to heed and is left to the mercy of his deceitful kin. However, with the help of the fox and his own perseverance, the young man overcomes the trials, restores justice, and ultimately discovers the true identity of the fox, which turns out to be his long-lost brother. His victory leads to his ascension to the throne.