John Connors invites his grandmother Chrissy Donohue Ward into the frame to share the myths and oral traditions that shaped her and inspired him as a filmmaker. A lifelong Mincéir activist and poet, Chrissy blends enchanting fairytales with raw truths, celebrating the Irish Traveller community’s resilience. A powerful exploration of storytelling’s enduring magic, this documentary invites audiences to embrace the overlooked beauty of Mincéir culture and its rich legacy of connection and belonging.
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