1985, Christmas. Bill Furlong is a coal merchant in a small Irish town. When he delivers fuel to the local convent, he discovers something in the coal shed that forces him to choose between his family's safety and doing what's right. At 116 pages, every word carries the weight of a novel.
Clean — moral weight, not romantic content.
Skip if you dislike:
Moods: Quiet Haunting Moral Devastating
Tropes: Small Town Secrets Magdalene Laundries Moral Courage Christmas Setting
Yes — a novella that packs the emotional weight of 500 pages.
Implied more than shown — the restraint makes it more powerful.
Yes — starring Cillian Murphy, released 2024.