The Ref

The film revolves around an expert thief known for their nimble skills and elusive nature. On a fateful Christmas Eve, our anti-hero breaks into the home of a quarrelsome family to retrieve a valuable stolen item they've hidden away. To ensure his mission remains undisrupted, he takes everyone in the house hostage, including the cantankerous patriarch, his exasperated wife, their rebellious teenage children, and even the family dog.What ensues is an unexpected journey where the cold-hearted burglar finds himself in an unforeseen predicament as he becomes reluctantly involved with this feuding family. The film delves into themes of human connection, forgiveness, and the transformative power of empathy. Amidst gun-toting threats, locked doors, and high stakes, the burglar starts to realize that maybe there's more to life than his solitary pursuits. Through this series of events, he finds himself grappling with his own past, while slowly becoming entwined in the lives of these peculiar strangers. By the end of Christmas Eve, all parties involved will be forever changed by their encounters and shared experiences.