Slap Your Sides

In the backdrop of World War II, fourteen-year-old Jubal grapples with his brother Bud's courageous decision to become a conscientious objector in their hometown of Sweet Creek, Pennsylvania. While Jubal admires Bud's bravery, many in their community view him as a coward, including Jubal's dream girl, Daria. As tensions rise and the moral complexities of war unfold, Jubal's family faces challenging consequences that blur the lines between right and wrong.