directed by: Alexander Payne, year: 2023
actors: Paul Giamatti, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa

During a long winter break at a prestigious boarding school, a cantankerous teacher is left behind with a rebellious student and a stubborn administrator. Forced to share space, they clash, reveal wounds, and unexpectedly mentor one another as humor and humanity slowly emerge. Payne's sharp-voiced dramedy blends dry wit with heartfelt sentiment, delivering a story about redemption, memory, and unlikely kinship.

Satirical Comedy, Drama, Dramedy, Holiday Set, Ensemble Cast, Character Driven