Bling

Bling

Year: 2016

Runtime: 82 min

Language: English

Directors: Kyung Ho Lee, Wonjae Lee

Animation

A theme park mechanic embarks on a quest to win back his childhood crush, but his romantic pursuit takes a surprising turn when a villainous mastermind puts the city in danger. Amidst mistaken identities and encounters with robot superheroes, Sam must learn that genuine connection goes beyond appearances and requires embracing one's true self. He finds himself caught in a chaotic night where he must overcome obstacles and confront his own vulnerabilities.

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1

Sam's life at RoboWorld and his plan for Valentine's Day

Sam works as a theme park mechanic at RoboWorld in New York and secretly hopes to propose to his girlfriend Sue Widdington with a dazzling ring. He shares his dream with his three robotic creations Kit, Okra and Wilmer, who cheerfully support his plan to become a hero in Sue's eyes. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Sam buys an expensive ring and starts planning a spectacular moment.

Before Valentine's Day RoboWorld, New York
2

Sam and his robot trio dream of superhero fame

Kit, Okra and Wilmer also long to be popular heroes, not just props in Sam's life. They practice stunts and brainstorm ways to boost their status alongside Sam. The trio’s ambitions add a lighthearted energy to the city’s robotic orbit around RoboWorld.

RoboWorld, New York
3

Oscar and Victor rob a ring at RoboWorld

During a routine shift, the infamous villain Oscar and his robot henchman Victor rob another valuable ring at RoboWorld. Oscar’s fixation with Mayor Catherine provides motive for a larger plot beyond a simple theft. The theft sets off a chain of schemes that threaten Sam’s Valentine’s plan.

During the heist RoboWorld, New York
4

Oscar coerces Catherine to accept his proposal; escape

Oscar tries to force Catherine to accept his proposal in her office, but she rejects him. With Victor’s help, he escapes, intensifying his vendetta against the mayor and stirring more citywide trouble. The caper widens the villains’ reach beyond RoboWorld.

Catherine's office
5

Oscar remakes the stolen ring into a remote control

After the ring is stolen, Oscar remakes it into a remote control for all his robots, including Victor. He plans to use the device to bend RoboWorld and the city to his will, with Catherine’s acceptance as a trigger. The ring becomes the critical control element of his robo-army.

Oscar's lair
6

Sam and Oscar collide; ring confusion

Oscar and Sam cross paths at RoboWorld, and Sam mistakes Oscar's ring for his own. He reaches to seize it, unaware that his real ring remains in his pocket. The mistaken exchange sets off a fast-paced chase that props up the central misunderstanding of the plot.

RoboWorld
7

Victor steals the ring; chase on Cloud Road

Victor seizes the ring and drives off, sending Sam and his friends into a high-stakes chase. The pursuit spills onto Cloud Road, where the ring’s power endangers a school bus. Sam and the team intervene just in time, earning acclaim as city-saving heroes.

Cloud Road
8

Team tracks Victor to Oscar's lair and steals the ring

Sam and his friends trace Victor to Oscar's hidden lair and manage to steal the ring again. They face a swarm of Oscar’s robots in a deadly confrontation, testing their limits. In the heat of the battle, they realize the ring actually belongs to Oscar, yet they choose to help Sam escape so he can still attempt his proposal.

Oscar's lair
9

Sam's failed proposal attempt; Sue disappointed

Sam escapes toward the Valentine’s Day parade to propose, only to discover that the ring is Oscar's. Sue is disappointed when Sam cannot present his own ring, and she walks away, leaving him feeling defeated. The moment marks a setback for their relationship and sets the stage for the parade showdown.

Valentine's Day Valentine's Day parade route
10

Victor arrives at the parade; rebels against Oscar

Victor and Oscar head toward the parade with an army of robots, but Victor uncovers Oscar’s true manipulation. He rebels against Oscar, only to be fired and cast out, shifting the power balance of the villain’s forces just before the city’s biggest event. The road to the parade becomes a battleground for control over RoboWorld’s future.

En route to the parade
11

Victor pledges revenge; Sam gives him Oscar's ring

Victor pledges revenge on Oscar for his betrayal, and Sam approaches with a somber gesture, handing Victor Oscar's ring in the hope of some tense, uneasy alliance against the common foe. The moment plants the seeds for a chaotic alliance and keeps Victor from simply turning away. The ring’s fate remains a volatile symbol as the parade draws near.

Somewhere near parade route
12

Final battle and proposal resolution

During the Valentine’s Day parade, Oscar unveils his giant robot, and Victor uses the ring to control it, threatening the city. Sue inspires Sam on live TV to save everyone, and he and his friends rush to the battlefield with RoboWorld’s help. After a climactic fight, Sam proclaims his love and finally proposes to Sue with his handmade ring, receiving a joyful, decisive yes.

Parade time Valentine's Day parade, NYC

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 08:18

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