The Holdovers (2023)

The holiday empties a boarding school and leaves three people facing the difference between having a roof and having somewhere to belong. Snow, meals and a reluctant excursion give the season a tangible rhythm, while grief prevents the warmth from arriving on command. A fine choice for a quieter adult film night, with Paul Giamatti's prickliness and Da'Vine Joy Randolph's watchfulness keeping the sentiment earned.