In a world where reality is too painful to face alone, a young boy named Conor, played by Lewis MacDougall, grapples with his mother's Felicity Jones devastating illness and the cold rigidity of his grandmother Sigourney Weaver. His lonely torment summons an unexpected visitor: a towering, ancient yew tree monster, voiced by Liam Neeson, who arrives not to frighten, but to guide. The creature promises to tell Conor three profound tales, and in return, demands that the boy confront and share his own terrifying truth. Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona, this poignant blend of drama and fantasy weaves a visually stunning tapestry of grief, courage, and the complex stories we tell ourselves to survive. As the monster's fables unfold, Conor must navigate the turbulent waters of anger, loss, and acceptance, discovering that the most frightening monster of all may be the one he carries inside.