Brightly Shining

Brightly Shining is a "heartbreaking, funny, and philosophical tale about the reality of addiction, the power of dreams, and the kindness of strangers." Christmas is around the corner, and Ronja's father is out of work again, but it seems their luck has turned when she gets him a job selling Christmas trees. The local pub has a stronger pull on him than his family's well-being, and to keep social services at bay, Ronja and her sister are forced to fend for themselves. If he won't sell Christmas trees, they will do it for him.