The Jar: A Tale From the East facts for kids

The Jar: A Tale From the East is a Syrian animated movie that came out in 2001. It's a special film because it tells a true story from over 1400 years ago! This story happened during the early days of Islamic civilization. The movie is an exciting adventure about the fight between good and evil.

The Story of The Jar

This movie tells a thrilling story that happened over 1400 years ago. It's all about the big fight between good and evil. The film also shows how important good manners and strong family values are.

The story takes place in a small village in the Middle East. It begins when a kind but poor family moves into a new home. While settling in, they find a hidden treasure! It's a jar filled with valuable items, buried right under their new house.

The family wants to do the right thing. They decide to find the jar's true owner and return it. But their journey isn't easy! A very jealous and greedy neighbor has seen the jar. He wants the treasure for himself and tries to stop the family from returning it.

This leads to a big adventure as everyone in the village tries to solve the mystery of the jar. Who does it belong to? Will the family succeed in returning it?

There's also a fun side story! Two sneaky mice try to steal the family's eggs. But don't worry, the family's clever pet squirrel is there to save the day!

Awards and Recognitions

"The Jar: A Tale From the East" has received some important awards and endorsements. These show that the movie is well-made and good for families.

• The Dove Foundation - This group gave the film an endorsement, meaning they highly recommend it.
• The Film Advisory Board - The movie won an Award of Excellence from this board. This shows it's a really good film.
• Coalition for Quality Children's Media - This group also gave the film an endorsement, saying it's great for kids.
• Santa Clarita International Film Festival - The movie was a Finalist at this film festival, which is a big achievement!