Drama
United States of America
Sabbatical is a poignant and heartwarming drama that explores the themes of family, love, and forgiveness. Ben Hardin is a successful author who has just completed his latest book, but he is struggling with the emotional fallout from his recent divorce. When he learns that his mother has suffered a stroke, he decides to return to his hometown in rural Kentucky to care for her.
As Ben takes on the role of caretaker for his mother, he finds himself drawn back into the complex web of relationships that he left behind years ago. His father, who has become an alcoholic, is resentful of Ben's success and resents his presence in the family home. His sister is struggling with her own demons, and his friends have moved on with their lives.
As he tries to navigate these tense relationships, Ben also finds himself grappling with his own personal demons. He is haunted by the memory of his failed marriage, and he is struggling to come to terms with his own sense of purpose. Through it all, he is sustained by his love for his mother and his desire to complete his book.
As the days go by, Ben begins to reconnect with his family and friends, reconciling with the past and finding a renewed sense of purpose in the present. In the end, Sabbatical is a moving portrait of a man's journey to find meaning and redemption in his life, and a testament to the power of love and the importance of family.
