A realistic, smartphone-style video filmed inside a modest American living room on Christmas evening.
The front door opens.
A white American U.S. soldier in his late 20s or early 30s stands in the doorway, wearing a winter military uniform.
An elderly white American father steps forward and stops directly in front of his son.
They face each other in silence.
The father straightens his posture and raises his own right hand in a formal military salute.
The son immediately stands at attention and returns the salute with his own right hand.
They hold the salute for a brief moment.
No dialogue.
No background music.
Natural indoor lighting, slight handheld camera feel.
No cinematic effects, no filters.
Aspect ratio: 9:16.