It was a summer that Welsh football fans thought they’d never see.

But sure enough, a 56-year wait came to end last June and July when, led by Chris Coleman, Wales qualified for a major international tournament. Namely, Euro 2016 in France.

And a team supposedly happy to be there, then embarked on an historic run to the semi-finals that gripped a nation like never before.

Therefore, Welsh film-maker Jonny Owen seized on the opportunity to help fans re-live the story, and a 90-minute film, titled ‘Don’t take me home’ after the song Welsh fans made famous in France, aired at the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven on Wednesday.

The film opens poignantly, with flashbacks to November 2011 and news of the death of then manager, Gary Speed.

We see the early struggles of Chris Coleman to fulfil his great friend’s role, and a brutally honest admission that things only took an upward curve when he realised he could no longer try to imitate his predecessor, but had to be his own man.

There are brief highlights of the qualification campaign, before a reminder of the incredible scenes in Bordeaux when Wales beat Slovakia 2-1 in their opening tournament game.

The film re-lives the last minute agony against England, the joy of wins against Russia and Northern Ireland, and arguably the greatest night of Welsh football history, that Hal Robson-Kanu inspired quarter final over Belgium.

But there is far more to the film than action clips of the team’s run to the semi-finals, eventually ended by a heart-breaking 2-0 defeat against Portugal.

A number of players and team officials offer soundbites and insightful interviews, and you can’t help but smile as supporters give first hand tales of staying out in France weeks after their scheduled flights home.

And the behind the scenes footage gives a true indication of the bond the unique bond the squad enjoyed.

Everything from table tennis, to computer games, to watching the rest of the Euro 2016 action together, the film gives an excellent portrayal of professional footballers who, as Gareth Bale said, were simply mates enjoying time away.

And of course, proceedings close with a throw-back to the homecoming parade, where thousands lined the streets of Cardiff to welcome the players, coaches, and FAW officials home.

Perhaps you have to be a Welsh football fan to truly understand the significance of Owen’s work.

And if you are, it’s a must watch.