Where does joy come from? When Anna is presented with a mysterious jar at a young age, she misunderstands its meaning until later in life when its secret is finally revealed.

An examination of the source of joy in a person's life, The Jar is a thoughtful drama with a strong positive message. Where does joy come from? At a young age, Anna is presented with a mysterious jar and thinks its contents are hers to keep. As she gets older, she finds that her life is not all she expected and questions the gift that the rest of her family seems to enjoy. Meanwhile, she has neglected the opportunity to connect with others around her, including an elderly neighbor in need. Only when she reaches out for help is the secret meaning of the jar revealed.—Anonymous