The story is about the restless boy Oliver Twist and his colorful environment. Oliver was born in a poorhouse, where his mother died. He is sold to the undertaker Sowerberry. This one takes part of the earnings of the guys who work for him. Oliver flees. He is drawn into the criminal world by the dark Fagin. When Oliver is rescued by the good-hearted Mr Brownlow, this is only the beginning of the adventures.