The Film
Ben Is Back
One family. One day.
The Story
19-year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns home to his family's suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. Ben's mother, Holly, is relieved and welcoming but wary of her son staying clean. Over a turbulent 24 hours, new truths are revealed, and a mother's undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe.
mother's undying love one day hopeful making amends past history christmas eve stolen dog mother son relationship addiction recovery blended family teenage son worry return of son family dog older brother younger sister temptation painful memories family conflict church drug rehabilitation criticism and blame drug addiction small town drug dealer

Directed by
Peter Hedges
Written byPeter Hedges
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