As Christmas 1977 approaches, a struggling single mother, Maryanne, faces the daunting prospect of losing her home in California's gold country. In a last-ditch effort to save their family's future, her son Thom, a young artist, decides to transform his hobby into a career, seeking guidance from a seasoned mentor.

Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Cottage
Thomas Kinkade's iconic painting, The Christmas Cottage, was inspired by his childhood experience of his family's home being threatened by financial struggles, which was sparked by his mother's difficulties.