Home for Christmas

(Hjem til jul)

Synopsis:

Annie is home for Christmas, and she needs to come out to her family. As she lies in bed, she fantasizes how it will go – and in her fantasies, it goes amazingly well. Her reveries are interrupted by the arrival at the front door of her sweetheart. As both agree that they must tell their families, someone starts singing. Where are we? Home for Christmas? —

Quick Thoughts:

At first I was rather confused because this queer holiday film just jumped right into Annie coming out to her mom – until it’s clear that she’s still asleep and dreaming! What’s nice is that it’s actually a pleasant dream; her family accepts her without question. Then she wakes up and answers the door. Another woman comes in, clearly Annie’s girlfriend. While they have a short quiet & reflective moment, suddenly Annie’s family start singing a cheery Christmas song celebrating Annie being a lesbian! Maybe it wasn’t a dream? I think It’s still a bit hopeful and fantastical versus realistic, but this queer sapphic short film is cute and quick to watch!