His medical condition doesn't stop a 12-year-old village boy from working hard with a school gardener to form a ragtag team of soccer players, in order to compete in the JG Davidson Cup tournament. They will have to go up against the reigning champion, St. James, a highly privileged British school.

A telemovie inspired by 1 novel, 3 short stories and 1 fictional tale. It presents issues of Malaysia's multiracial society. Differences in religion and skin color are not obstacles to fostering mutual understanding between one another.

A story set in the pre-independence era of 1952, a tale of friendship, unity and chasing dreams. Once Upon a Time tells the story of the fighting spirit of village school children opposing students from a British school in a football competition. With the help of a school groundskeeper, they together overcome challenges and learn the spirit of camaraderie. Witness their journey. Despite having health problems, this does not stop the dream of a 12-year-old boy who tries his best to form a football team together with a gardener. They must compete with a team from the prestigious British school, St James, to qualify for the "JG Davidson Cup" match.