Dunderklumpen!

On a summer evening in northern Sweden, Dunderklumpen steps out from the woods seeking friends to keep him company. He discovers the Wolgers family's house and finds toys belonging to Jens and his sister Camilla. He decides to use his magic to bring them to life.

Using his magic, Dunderklumpen brings the toys to life and hoists them away from their house. The toys awaken and eagerly follow him, excited by their new sentience. This dramatic moment sets the stage for their woodland adventure.

Dunderklumpen leads the animated toys to his own forest home in the woods. The crew includes Lionel the lion, Doll the toy girl, Pellegnillot the bear, and Dummy the Bunny, each with their own personality. The group settles into a whimsical life away from the children's world.

Jens hears the cries of his toys and follows Dunderklumpen into the woods. He becomes part of the adventure as the toys reveal their sentience and their new lives. The boundary between a child's world and a magical forest begins to blur.

Jens's father, worried by his missing son, departs into the forest to search for him. He is accompanied by the dutiful Bumblebee, adding a gentle comic presence to the pursuit. Together they navigate the forest in hopes of bringing Jens home.

One-Eye, Dunderklumpen's old nemesis, pursues the group through the woods in search of the treasure chest. He uses a small counterfeiting machine to beguile the toys and turn them against Dunderklumpen. The chase adds danger and tension to the journey.

Dunderklumpen keeps a small locked chest with him, convinced it holds a great treasure. He believes it will secure his new companionship and status among the toys. The chest becomes a central symbol of desire and mystery.

Following Dunderklumpen into the forest, Jens meets Blossom, a talking flower who travels on an umbrella. Blossom guides and helps him along the way, providing encouragement and direction. The encounter adds a gentle, magical element to the quest.

The gang meets Malte, a flying paper that sprang to life from Jens's drawings. Malte adds whimsy and a new perspective as they travel. His ability to fly helps them traverse the forest more quickly.

They also encounter Jorm, a living-talking mountain who offers scale and mystery to their journey. Jorm's presence gives the group a sense of ancient awe and danger. The encounter deepens the sense that this is a world where inanimate things live and think.

Elvira Fattigan, an elderly woman and old friend of One-Eye, appears and reminds him that his fall from grace began with human materialism. She speaks of values beyond treasure and fame. Her appearance reframes the chase's purpose and foreshadows a kinder outcome.

At a climactic moment, the chest is opened to reveal only a feather, a dandelion, and a rock—treasures that matter little to adults but mean everything to a child. These items illustrate that true wealth lies in simple, cherished things. The moment reinforces the film's gentle message about value.

Everyone realizes there are no real valuables in the chest; they celebrate in song and dance. The mood shifts from pursuit to friendship and shared wonder. The forest becomes a stage for a joyful conclusion.

One-Eye forgives and becomes friends with Dunderklumpen, signaling a change in their rivalry. The toys stay behind with the two of them, choosing a life of magic and companionship. This marks a new balance between the human and magical worlds.

Jens and his father return home together, carrying memories of the extraordinary journey. The toys remain in the woods with Dunderklumpen and One-Eye, preserving their magical friendship. The summer evening closes as the family reflects on what they have experienced.