Short film // 2025

Alan and his son, Jake, meet for their traditional Christmas Eve pint, but the holiday spirit is lacking. A disagreement over whether to get another round sparks a tense confrontation that almost ends their night early. Afterwards, Alan recounts attempting to buy his first-ever round on a chaotic Christmas Day in 1978. What begins as a funny tale ultimately prompts Alan to reflect on the relationship he had with his late father. As Alan opens up, Jake’s perspective also starts to shift, prompting the pair to find some common ground and start to heal old wounds.