Peter lives in poverty with his over-protective grandfather.
Rejected and bullied by the local children ,his only friend is a gentle duck who lives in the yard.
One day they encounter a new playmate ,a rumpled but spirited old bird , who inspires Peter to defy his grandfather and venture out into the dark and mysterious forest.
There they encounter his grandfather’s worst fear – a very hungry and menacing wild wolf.
Tragedy ensues as the wolf devours Peter’s beloved duck.
But Peter is made of strong stuff and finds extraordinary courage from deep within.