BFF26: The Three Urns

Australian premiere

Set along the beautiful and striking landscapes of the northwest coast of Donegal, Ireland, and starring Ciarán Hinds (Belfast), this is a delightful comedic drama from directors and co-writers John-Paul Davidson and Stephen Warbeck (The Man in The Hat).

Having lived in France for decades, Mr. O’Connor (Hinds) sets out on a pilgrimage to his home country to scatter his late wife's ashes. Inspired by a letter she wrote encouraging him to reconnect with his family, he travels to Ireland.

On his journey full of playful misadventures and serendipitous encounters, he stumbles upon a cohort of colourful characters, including a Lithuanian painter, an itinerant priest, horse whisperers, and a group of mystic women at the ancient Beltany Stone Circle. He visits his brother, who still runs the family dairy farm, whilst being followed by a mysterious Woman in Black (Olga Kurylenko, Quantum of Solace) in an electric car.

With Irish hospitality at its heart, The Three Urns is a warm, charming and funny look at reconnection and exploration.

OFFICIAL SELECTION | Dublin International Film Festival 2026