 The eccentric manufacturer of chocolates and candies Willy Wonka ( Johnny Depp  (qv)) promotes a tour through his chocolate factory, the greatest in the world, through five golden tickets hidden in the bars of chocolate. The poor and sweet boy Charlie Bucket ( Freddie Highmore  (qv)) finds one, for the pride and joy of his very supportive family, and he spends the day in a mysterious competition for an unknown award with other four nasty boys and girls.