Jar

Set between the nostalgic charm of childhood and the realism of a bleak suburban Dublin housing estate, the story follows two boys over the course of a summer as they attempt to escape their mundane realities and troubled home lives through comic books, monster movies and science fiction. While out fishing in a stream one day, they catch something that will change their world forever.

Directed by Wayne Doherty, Jar leans on a strong ensemble — Darragh Tobin, Dylan Bennett, Emma Meyer — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about science fiction titles of 0.