As Christmas 1938 approaches, the Bailey and Sutton families of New Bedford are navigating various changes in their lives. The Bailey family matriarch, May Bailey, and her daughter-in-law, Toppy Bailey, are busy with their own pursuits, while the Sutton family's patriarch, Max, is struggling to balance his work and household responsibilities. Meanwhile, Hub Bailey, a seminary student, is torn between his vocation and his growing feelings for Austrian exchange student Anna Schiller, a cellist and anti-fascist activist. As the holiday season unfolds, the characters' futures become increasingly clear, leading to a transformative Christmas Day.
A Wind at My Back Christmas
As the holiday season descends into chaos, the Bailey family faces a series of challenges in their tight-knit New Bedford community.
