Richard (played by Matt Smith), his wife Jules (Morfydd Clark), and their young son Owen (Arthur Shaw) have relocated to Richard’s deceased father's isolated farm on a hillside. Soon after they settle in, the young boy, who suffers from asthma, begins hearing a voice that seems to be pushing him towards unpredictable and even aggressive behavior. A devastating event occurs before his parents can figure out what is happening, which strains their marriage and leads him to spend more time pursuing his passion—archeology. He spends time outdoors regardless of weather conditions and eventually unearths an animal skeleton. Carefully packaging it, he brings it inside for a closer look, but he's in for something unexpected, and the events that follow lead back to his own difficult childhood, marked by a harsh and distant father and awkward moments. It appears as though the folklore connected to an ancient oak tree—potentially a gateway to another realm—and possibly the legend of “Dandelion Jack” are affecting their actions as strange things start happening. While some elements eventually connect, for the most part, this feels like a story assembled from incomplete pieces; even those familiar with the underlying mythology will notice significant gaps in the narrative. It might work well as a shorter film, but stretching it to ninety minutes places too much strain on Smith (and his hairstyle), and the frequent appearances of his sister Harrie (Erin Richards) during their grieving process don't contribute to building an atmosphere of dread, sympathy, or even intrigue. There are a few notably “Arcati”-style performances from local medium Mrs. Forde (Melanie Kilburn), but otherwise, the drama depends too much on gloomy weather and an overbearing musical score. It’s passable enough, but it brought to mind "Enys Men" (2022)—a peculiar story that offered a framework for something potentially interesting, yet lacked substance to hold attention.

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