The Snooks (singular!) derives his name from the Danish expression "leaving the Snooks behind" much used by 7-year-old Eigil's parents to indicate somebody's going nuts. This being a live action-cum-puppet animation film, Eigil's own imagination turns the Snooks into an amiable gnome-like little fellow and best friend during a summer holiday. When they are being joined by a cat, the fun really begins.

The Snooks

Eigil, a boy of seven years, lives with his father, mother and little sister on a farm. He has a special friend: Snøvsen, a creature with one leg and one toe. When his family is having money problems and are in danger of getting evicted from their home, Eigil tries to use Snøvsen to raise money by signing him up for the circus and getting him on television.