Set on Vancouver Island in the late 1990s, Blue Heron follows eight-year-old Sasha and her Hungarian family as they attempt to start afresh in a new town. As the narrative progresses through Sasha's eyes, daily life becomes strained by the increasingly dangerous and challenging behaviour of her older brother, Jeremy. Her observations bring light to both the quiet and loud fears held within the family, highlighting the complexities of family life.

Drawing on her own memories through bold and exciting artistic choices, director Romvari crafts a unique and deeply personal portrait of childhood, loneliness in all its forms, and the fragility of recollection. Blue Heron won both the Locarno Film Festival 2025 Swatch First Feature Award and the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 Best Canadian Discovery.

Lighthouse is a fortnightly discovery strand giving film lovers the chance to watch films slightly off the beaten track. Screenings are Pay What You Feel, so you can choose the price that suits you.