"Silent Night" -- don't be fooled by the peaceful name. This "dark comedy" is about a life-threatening night. A British family is confronted with disaster on Christmas Eve and must decide whether to commit suicide.
I tagged this post with the "virtue" label though there is little virtue and lots of profanity. But the boy's virtue is courage. To decline suicide is brave and there's more - he calls out the fake God-talk of his parents, challenges adults making claims they can't back up, and thinks for himself. He knows and admits that he needs a grown up.
If you want only a light mood this Christmas season, don't see it. If you can incorporate a somber mood into the season by thinking about real modern fears, go ahead.
from Evolution News
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