It is said that Penrhos cottage was built in one night. According to Welsh folklore, if you could build a house overnight on common land, with smoke rising from the chimney by dawn, the place would be yours to keep. 200 years later in rural Pembrokeshire, the house stands still in time. Beneath its thatched roof lived Rachel and Maria, two sisters who spent their days crafting a life that defied societal rules written for women. Quietly radical, the pair were celebrated by the whole community. Tŷ Unnos is a fairytale documentary told through the eyes of the children who once visited. Recounting memories of Penrhos and the legacy of its last owners, the past flickers back to life.
- Genre: Archive, Documentary
Welsh Connections
- Director: Lily Tiger
- Filming Locations: Llanycefn, Pembrokeshire
- Other Welsh Connections: Production company: Mount Sônnu, fforest films
Technical Details
- Running time: 12 minutes 20
- Language: Bilingual (English / Welsh)
- Certificate: U
- Accessible Formats: Audio Description and Subtitles
Release
Rights holder / distributor: Mount Sônnu, fforest films