The Christmas Bow

The film begins with Kate Malone delivering a stellar audition for the Rocky Mountain Philharmonic, only to have her dreams shattered when her hand is severely injured in a closing door. Diagnosed with fractures and dislocations, she is told she cannot play for at least six weeks. She returns to Boulder, Colorado, to stay with her parents and help at the family business, Malone Music Store. There, she runs into Patrick Walsh, a childhood friend who has recently moved back to care for his mother, Tess, who suffers from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Kate is surprised to find that Patrick is her assigned physical therapist. As they begin her treatment, Patrick involves Kate in his young cousin Gavin’s 'Holiday Fun List,' leading to a series of festive outings. Meanwhile, Kate’s grandfather, Joe, is struggling with the loss of his wife and has abandoned his passion for teaching music. Kate successfully encourages Joe to take Gavin on as a student, which begins to pull Joe out of his depression. As Kate’s hand heals, she experiences 'phantom pain' and psychological anxiety about her ability to perform at a professional level again. Patrick faces his own dilemma when he is offered a prestigious medical position in South Sudan with 'Hands and Hearts Abroad,' a mission his late father once led. Despite the opportunity, Patrick realizes he has found a new sense of purpose and love in Boulder. The story culminates in the revival of the Malone Music Store’s traditional Christmas party. Patrick gifts Kate a high-quality bow to help 'wake up' her violin, and he confesses that his true dreams are with her in Boulder rather than overseas. Kate overcomes her anxiety to perform for the community, and the two share a romantic declaration, choosing to build a future together in their hometown.