Storks

Storks

Year: 2016

Runtime: 87 min

Language: English

Directors: Nicholas Stoller, Doug Sweetland

AdventureFantasyComedyAnimationFamily

In a world where storks once brought new life, they now deliver packages for Cornerstore.com. Junior, a diligent stork on the cusp of promotion, inadvertently activates the Baby Making Machine, birthing an adorable and uninvited baby girl. As he and his unlikely human ally Tulip embark on their first-ever delivery, they uncover a journey that could reunite families and rekindle the storks' original purpose.

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Timeline – Storks (2016)
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1

The Legend of the Storks

In a time long past, storks were considered legendary beings responsible for bringing new life into the world. They crafted babies in a grand factory and utilized magical beacons to deliver them to couples in need, fulfilling an essential and revered role in society.

2

Jasper's Rebellion

A rebellious stork named Jasper defies orders by refusing to deliver a baby he had vowed to protect. This act of defiance leads to the destruction of her beacon, leaving the baby orphaned and permanently altering the course of stork deliveries.

3

The Rise of Cornerstore

Fast forward to the present, storks are now part of a corporation called Cornerstore that specializes in package deliveries. The traditional role of delivering babies has been abandoned, showcasing a significant shift in priorities and business practices among the storks.

Cornerstore
4

Tulip's Role as a Janitor

Amongst the storks, Tulip, an orphaned baby and the only human in a stork-dominated world, works as a janitor in the busy Cornerstore office. Her presence highlights the unusual integration of a human into a society that once crafted her kind.

Cornerstore
5

Junior's Challenge

On the eve of a significant promotion, Junior, the corporation's top delivery stork, faces a daunting task from Hunter to eliminate Tulip from the company. Struck by her kind spirit, he decides instead to relocate her to the long-abandoned baby factory to oversee mail.

Baby Factory
6

Nate's Heartfelt Request

Lonely boy Nate Gardner yearns for companionship and writes a heartfelt letter to the storks asking for a younger sibling. This plea unexpectedly reaches Tulip, rekindling the spirit of the forgotten baby factory and inspiring her to act.

Nate's Home
7

A Baby is Created

In a twist of fate, upon discovering Nate's request, Junior's actions lead to the accidental creation of a baby. This unexpected development puts pressure on Junior to deliver the baby to its rightful family before his career is jeopardized.

8

The Journey Begins

Unable to fly due to an injury, Junior must rely on Tulip and her makeshift flying machine to deliver the baby. Their embarkation is fraught with challenges and growing tension amidst the chaos of their mission.

9

Encounter with Danger

Tulip and Junior's journey becomes perilous when they face a misadventure that results in a crash landing of their flying machine. This setback challenges their teamwork and leads to their capture by a group of wolves, heightening the stakes of their mission.

Forest
10

Bonding Through Adversity

As the duo navigates their challenges, an unexpected bond forms between Tulip and Junior. During a heartfelt moment, Junior confesses that the glory of his promotion means little, while Tulip reveals her longing to discover her own family.

11

Jasper's Intervention

In a moment of crisis, the ever-watchful Jasper arrives to save Tulip and Junior from the wolves. Jasper reveals his emotional connection to Tulip, citing his heartache over giving her up and sharing that he has been repairing her beacon all along.

Forest
12

The Final Piece of the Beacon

As their adventure unfolds, Tulip learns she holds the last piece necessary to activate her beacon. With mixed feelings about potentially finding her family, she also grapples with the emotional implications of leaving Junior and the life they have built together.

13

Rescue and Reunion

In a brave move, Junior attempts to deliver the baby alone but ends up captured by Hunter. Tulip, prioritizing rescue over her reunion with her family, cleverly disguises herself in a package to infiltrate Cornerstore and save Junior.

Cornerstore
14

The Newborn Flood

During a festive celebration at Cornerstore, the unexpected crying of the baby reveals their presence, triggering the dormant baby factory to come to life again. This unexpected flood of newborns leads to chaos, challenging everyone's resolve and forcing them to confront their past decisions.

Cornerstore
15

A New Era for the Storks

Ultimately, Junior gathers the storks to reclaim their true purpose of delivering babies. As the clouds of uncertainty lift, Junior successfully delivers the baby to the Gardners, paving the way for Tulip and Junior to take charge of the baby factory together and reunite Tulip with her family.

Cornerstore

Last Updated: November 03, 2024 at 14:01

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