Half Nelson (2006)

Dan Dunne, an idealistic junior high teacher, outwardly dedicates himself to his students. Inwardly, he battles a hidden addiction, a secret existence unknown to those he instructs. This carefully constructed facade begins to crumble when Drey, a perceptive and troubled student, uncovers Dan's clandestine world. Their unexpected connection forges a precarious bond, one fraught with the potential for devastating consequences. Yet, within this fragile alliance lies an unforeseen catalyst, a glimmer of hope amidst the encroaching darkness that might offer them both redemption. Their intertwined destinies hang in the balance, poised between destruction and salvation.