Penelope

Many generations ago, the Wilhern family was well-respected and enjoyed great wealth. This status placed them among the elite of society, basking in the luxuries and privileges that came with their social standing.

Young Ralph Wilhern falls in love with Clara, a servant girl, and finds himself struggling with the consequences of their passionate relationship. His decision to marry a woman of his own class instead of Clara ultimately leads to tragic consequences.

Heartbroken and rejected, Clara takes her own life, leaving behind a profound sorrow. Her untimely demise sparks a chain of vengeful actions, igniting a curse that will haunt the Wilhern family for generations.

In retaliation for her daughter's death, Clara's mother curses the Wilhern family. The curse states that the next girl born into the family will bear the face of a pig until she is genuinely accepted by one of her own kind.

After years of bearing only sons, Jessica and Franklin Wilhern finally welcome their daughter, Penelope. To their shock, she is born with pig-like features, which arouses both pity and fascination from the outside world.

Desperate to help their daughter lead a normal life, Penelope's parents seek surgical intervention. However, complications arise due to a critical artery, making any changes to her appearance impossible.

In a bid to shield Penelope from the media's curiosity and the world's harsh judgment, her parents confine her to their opulent mansion. Clara's mother imposes strict rules against anything associated with pigs.

As Penelope grows into an inquisitive young woman with a love for horticulture, her mother hires a matchmaker to find her a suitable partner. Secret meetings are arranged, but the potential suitors flee in terror upon seeing her true appearance.

After a disastrous encounter with a potential suitor, Edward Vanderman III attempts to expose Penelope’s existence, resulting in his humiliating night in jail. This misadventure leads him to meet a tenacious reporter, Mr. Lemon.

Determined to reveal Penelope's story, Lemon looks for a distressed aristocrat willing to meet her under the pretense of a hidden camera setup. Max Campion, financially troubled, becomes the unsuspecting participant in this scheme.

When Max meets Penelope, chaos ensues as he mismanages the situation, leading the young men to flee in fear upon seeing her. This incident deepens Penelope's despair as she confronts her mother about the futility of their attempts to find her a husband.

Feeling cornered, Penelope expresses her wish to marry Max, believing this act could break the curse. The budding connection blossoms, but her mother and the matchmaker continue to manipulate the situation to their advantage.

Determined to break free from her sheltered life, Penelope disguises herself and ventures into the city. She makes new friends but also ignites media frenzy, provoking her parents to search frantically for her without revealing her true condition.

As Penelope’s relationship with Max deepens, she finds herself on the verge of an unwanted wedding with Edward. At the altar, she defies expectations, proclaiming her self-acceptance and courageously rejecting Edward.

With her declaration of self-love, the curse is lifted and Penelope transforms into her true human form. Embracing her new life as a school horticulture teacher, she reconciles with her past, bringing peace to her journey of self-discovery.