Three mismatched individuals, a disliked teacher, a troubled student, and a cook, form an unlikely family during a Christmas holiday at a school in 1970. Over two snowy weeks in New England, they share comedic misadventures and learn to move beyond their past to choose their own futures.

The Holdovers
At a secluded boarding school, a struggling student finds solace with a disillusioned history teacher during the holidays, leading to a heartwarming connection as they confront their inner struggles together.