One winter, a ravenous ogre terrorizes the land of King Balthasar. Meanwhile, a blizzard is brewing in Léon's heart. Braving the cold, this adopted bear cub runs away from home. Léon has many an adventure during his travels. He befriends a hedgehog and and elephant, confronts an ogre, and gets Princess Molly Gingerbread free. His courage and integrity eventually lead him back to his family. In the end, the cub earns everybody's respect (and even some self-respect). This puppet animation is a medieval tale topped with a spoonful of honey!

Optional English and French language tracks. Also available in Streaming on NFB.ca.