Showing: 10 October 2026
Christmas is around the corner, and young Ronja’s family is struggling. When her loving dad lands a job selling pine trees, hope sparks.
But old temptations draw him back to “Stargate”, the local pub. Left to fend for herself, Ronja (Luiza Idrizi) must use her imagination as a magical shield to protect her family’s future. A deeply touching family drama with a powerful message of hope and resilience.
Preceded by: Dying in Sugar (Dir: Mireille Ménard, Canada, 2025, 13 mins)
Two sisters flee their monster inhabited village to live under a weeping willow tree.
Total Event Running Time: 1hr 43mins
Content warning: This film presentation contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
The 37th Cinemagic Film Festival runs throughout October-November in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences. Visit cinemagic.org.uk for more details.
