Fisherman’s son Benjamin - Bennie - Stout is a boy with a heart of gold who always gets himself into trouble. His St. Nicholas wish list includes a pedal car, just like the one the sneaky mayor’s son Roderick has. These are the depression years in the 1930s and because the haul falls short, his father stays in Spain a little longer to earn some extra money. Bennie now only has one wish left: that his father will come home. If need be, he will go and get him from Spain himself. He catches Roderick erasing his name from the Bad Children list in St. Nicholas’ Great Book when an idea occurs to him. He quickly adds his name to the list, which lands him a place in St. Nicholas’ bag. But the saint does not understand that Bennie doesn’t mind going to Spain.

Bennie Brat

Arrogant Ralf Kwist is the richest man in a town where the currency is candy. He owns the candy factory and all the shops, has the mayor on his side, and neglects his wife Roos. But Ouwe Olle and his friends resist Ralf's attempt to lay claim on the last patch of ground he does not yet own, while doorman Saba takes note of Roos. When the situation turns sour, can they fight back and reach sweet love?