The Crown and the Dragon

In a country scarred by war and the terror of a marauding dragon, Elenn is a young noblewoman whose confidence often veers into arrogance. When her aunt asks her to escort an ancient relic to a covert coronation meant to restore the rightful king, Elenn accepts more from pride and obligation than faith. The trip threads through ruined villages, skirmishes and uneasy alliances, and the relic alters how allies and enemies react to their plan. The story follows Elenn as political plots and the dragon's threat tighten around the coronation, with personal flaws and shifting loyalties shaping events without revealing the outcome. Character tensions and political maneuvering drive much of the conflict.

Released in 2013, The Crown and the Dragon credits Kynan Griffin, Anne K. Black and Justin Partridge among its creators. The fantasy adventure features Amy De Bhrún as Ellen Barethon, David Haydn as Aedin, Vidal Sancho as Strabus and Claire Cordingley as Sister Catherine, and shows a clear indie sensibilities.

The film had a modest, limited release and never broke into mainstream box office headlines. No widely reported worldwide gross is available, and it found most of its viewers through festivals, specialty screenings and online platforms rather than theatrical runs.

Audience reaction has been mixed, reflected in an average user score around 5.0 out of 10 from a small pool of voters. Viewers often note earnest worldbuilding, uneven pacing and sincere performances, while thematic threads revolve around legitimacy, class, sacrifice and the burdens that come with power. Some praised the setting.

While it never reached blockbuster status, the movie built a modest niche following among indie fantasy fans who appreciate low budget ambition and a focus on character over spectacle. Its lead actress and certain scenic sequences appear in fan discussions and occasional retrospectives, and it keeps getting rediscovered online.