Zoo

Belfast 1941. Young Tom's (Art Parkinson) zookeeper father is enlisted in the army, leaving behind his family and the newest member of the zoo, baby elephant Buster. When German air raids threaten the safety of the zoo animals, Tom and his gang of misfit friends set out to rescue Buster with the help of an eccentric animal lover (Penelope Wilton). Inspired by true events, writer-director McIvor delivers an uplifting tale of dogged bravery. (Chicago International Film Festival)