“★★★★★ – dazzling… a total joy” – Observer. A sublime animation set in 17th century Ireland about a mysterious tribe who turn into wolves by night.

“★★★★★ – dazzling… a total joy” – Observer. This sublime animation from Cartoon Saloon (Song of the Sea) is set in 17th century Ireland. Young Robyn’s hunter father is tasked with wiping out a wolf pack near a rural village. Befriending a local girl, Robyn learns of a mysterious tribe who can turn into wolves at night. Fascinated with these ‘wolfwalkers’, Robyn risks turning into the very thing her father is hunting.

Folklore for Families is part of our summer season of movies inspired by myths and legends.