Peter and the Penny is a 2005 short fiction film by Quebec films directors Denys Desjardins

Denys Desjardins

Denys Desjardins , is a film director, screenwriter, cinematographer and teacher for more than fifteen years. After completing studies in literature, film and communications, he directed several acclaimed films.-Career:...

 and Stéphane Thibault.

Plot

Peter is celebrating his 50th birthday. An opportunity to share their love and appreciation, his family unites to mark the occasion…and to loot his piggy bank. According to Peter’s relatives, a rare American penny worth a fortune is hidden inside his coin collection. But intellectually-challenged since birth and contrary to his siblings, Peter doesn’t care to pad his bank account. Inspired by a true story and starring the protagonist himself, watch what happens when a mythical penny bewitches an entire family.