In the small, close-knit town of Everwood, a group of old friends reunites for a New Year's Eve party that was supposed to be a celebration of second chances, but instead becomes a harrowing fight for survival. Directed by Nick Leisure, this tense thriller follows Michael, played by Michael Copon, a man hoping to mend fractured relationships and find closure with his estranged brother, portrayed by Joel Brady. As the midnight countdown approaches, their attempts at reconciliation are violently interrupted by a masked intruder, played by Josh Gilmer, who holds the entire gathering hostage. With the clock ticking and old secrets threatening to surface, the group must navigate a web of lies and betrayals to uncover the intruder's true motive. Rafael Siegel and Shala White deliver gripping performances as friends forced to confront their past sins, while Victorya Brandart, Siddalee Diaz, and Lamondo Hill II add depth to this claustrophobic ensemble. Blending psychological suspense with a ticking-clock narrative, "New Year's Absolution" explores whether redemption is possible when the past comes back to haunt you.