It is by chance that Damian discovers a huge bag of money near his home. It is just days before British pounds are converted to Euros and the old money is worthless. In the scenes that follow, Damian and his brother spend money as fast as they can, with Damian giving to the poor. Their father eventually discovers their secret, and Damian learns that the money was stolen. This is the moral dilemma and plot of the movie Millions.

The thief who lost the money soon figures out that Damian is the finder. They break in and tear up the family home looking for the loot without success. Damian's father empties out the bag of British notes onto the kitchen table. He is angry, "This is what they were after. They took our Christmas. We'll take their cash."

"You can't keep it!” Damian protests, “It b…