The Confirmation (2016)

In "The Confirmation," we follow the journey of Walt, a down-on-his-luck carpenter and recovering alcoholic, grappling with the wreckage of his past decisions. The ghosts of his addiction cost him his marriage, and he now finds himself teetering on the fringe of society, burdened with debts and struggling to maintain sobriety. The dynamics of Walt's life take an unexpected turn when he's entrusted with the responsibility of spending a weekend with his eight-year-old son, Anthony, while his ex-wife Bonnie and her new husband attend a Catholic retreat. Anthony, a tender-hearted boy on the brink of a significant religious rite of passage, is initially uneasy about this arrangement. His father's instability has left an indelible mark, and the two are about to navigate a series of unpredictably unfortunate events, from a broken-down truck to a locked-out house. However, the turning point arrives with the theft of Walt's treasured toolbox, a legacy from his own father and his lifeline for an impending job. In pursuit of the stolen tools, the father-son duo embarks on an adventure that transcends the mundanity of their predicaments. The search, fraught with challenges, evolves into an opportunity for Walt to reconcile with his past and re-establish the shattered bonds with his son. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, young Anthony begins to perceive the latent potential in his father, the promise of a better man beneath the veneer of failures. The journey becomes a crucible for both, bringing them closer in unexpected ways. Despite the trials and tribulations, Anthony receives his own confirmation – a reassuring realization that his father, in all his flawed humanity, will always stand by his side. In this heartfelt tale, "The Confirmation" weaves together the threads of redemption, familial bonds, and the resilience of the human spirit against all odds.

The Confirmation is a comedy movie featuring Clive Owen and directed by Bob Nelson.

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