A realistic handheld-style video inside a quiet living room on Christmas Eve at night.
An older American male veteran in his late 60s sits alone on a simple chair near a window.
Soft Christmas lights glow in the background, subtle and unfocused.
The room is dim, lit only by a small lamp and the faint reflection of holiday lights.
The veteran holds a worn photograph in his hands, looking down at it slowly and thoughtfully.
He does not speak.
His expression is calm but heavy with memory.
Natural wrinkles, realistic skin texture, no beauty filters.
Minimal movement: a slow breath, a slight shift of the photo in his hands.
No dramatic gestures.
Documentary-style realism, no cinematic lighting, no dramatic music.
Only quiet room tone, distant holiday sounds barely audible.
Vertical format, 9:16, intimate and authentic TikTok-style recording.