War. It ruins so much, with so little gained. War destroys lives, marriages, hearts, and friendships en masse. And what does war create? Graveyards. And little else.
But on Christmas 1914, “war” on the Western Front surprisingly destroyed nothing, created friendships, and healed hearts. For a far-too-brief span of time, British and German soldiers exchanged souvenirs, prisoners, and even kicked a ball about in No Man’s Land.
As the title suggests, the peace sadly didn’t last. But as Too Short the Peace itself suggests, memories of what happened lingered on.
Focusing on two soldiers on opposite sides, Sandeep (a Sikh fighting for the British) and Jurgen (a German), we see the men bond over candles, candy and Christmas during the temporary truce.
A candle that - over 70 years later - still sits in Sandeep’s living room. But it’s not the only souvenir he owns. He’s got Jurgen’s jacket too. And a Victoria Cross.
Why? Well, despite growing so close they share cherished photographs, Christmas is now well and truly over – the guns and shells silenced no longer.
But before Boxing Day is out, Sandeep and Jurgen will have one more encounter – on opposite sides. A moment that will strengthen their friendship. And an encounter that makes Sandeep regret it was their last.
Or was it? 71 years later, will these two reunite - and reminisce?
A short that doesn’t glorify war, but instead glorifies the universal goodness present in ALL humans, Too Short the Peace arguably deserves to be renamed Too Short the Script.
Trust us… it’s THAT good!