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Spanning a concise 39 minutes, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is a short film that depicts the life of Henry Sugar (Benedict Cumberbatch), a 41-year-old single man who has a lot of wealth. Despite his wealth, he's known for his miserly and self-absorbed nature, with a penchant for gambling. He even refuses to get married to keep his fortune to himself.
Henry was inspired to study the world of magic, and managed to master the ability to see through and beyond objects. He gained this extraordinary ability after a dedicated three-year study in India. However, he uses this skill as a tool for his gambling escapades.
Through gambling, Henry accumulated great wealth and prosperity. However, a change occurred when he became bored with his wealth and began to use his money to help others.