The Snow Queen is a story about two best friends, Kai and Gerda. The evil Snow Queen kidnaps Kai and takes him to her ice palace in the North Pole. Gerda embarks on a dangerous journey to save him, encountering talking animals and helpful strangers along the way. She eventually reaches the ice palace where she confronts the Snow Queen herself. With her love for Kai and determination, Gerda melts the icy spell that had frozen his heart, freeing him from the Snow Queen's grasp. Together they return home as true friends once again.