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Animated. In the walled city of Thneed-Ville, where everything is artificial and even the air is a commodity, a boy named Ted hopes to win the heart of his dream girl, Audrey. When he learns of her wish to see a real tree, Ted seeks out the Once-ler, a ruined old businessman outside of town in a stark wasteland. Ted hears the story of how the Once-ler gave in to his greed for profits and devastated the land despite protests from the Lorax, a creature who speaks for the trees. After hearing the incredible story, Ted is inspired to undo the disaster. However, the greedy Mayor of Thneed-Ville has made his fortune exploiting the environmental collapse and is determined to stop the boy from undermining his business.
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