Nightlightstories
Jake and Brett, once close friends, both feel like outsiders. Brett faces the harsh realities of a poverty stricken home life while Jake struggles to be noticed in the digital world. Jake, grandson of proud ex-military fighter pilot Sal Casselfield, is torn between the craftsmanship of model planes and the desire for more social acceptance. Brett as a socially withdrawn young teen is regressing to a childlike state, lost in his own world of birds and gazing sky-bound. Brett also clings to the belief in Santa Claus at thirteen years old with unshakable certainty, no matter the cost of ridicule and mockery.
As Jake becomes more concerned with fitting in, the close bond between two young friends continues to fray. The story gradually unravels a once-close friendship, weaving in poignant flashbacks to their two years of shared moments. As tensions unfold in the present, it raises one question: What will it take for them to reclaim the closeness they once shared, filled with countless adventures and unforgettable moments?
The charming Christmas tale explores the strain on a special friendship, growing up in a world shaped by both real-life struggles and online exclusion. It also emphasizes the power of belief and the possibility of miracles.