The Sons of Mistletoe

The film begins with Jimmy Adams, the director of the Mistletoe Home for Boys, writing a letter to Helen Radke, the daughter of the home's late benefactor. Helen arrives in Mistletoe not to continue her father's charity, but to sell Radke’s Department Store and all associated corporate assets to New York investors. Jimmy, who grew up in the home, is desperate for funding as the building is falling apart. Meanwhile, Sheriff Margie brings in Wylie Armstrong, a rebellious foster kid who has bounced through five homes and was recently caught stealing truffles. Jimmy reluctantly takes him in, discovering that Wylie is the son of his former flame, Sadie. Jimmy attempts to charm Helen, even bluntly telling her 'You are hot' during their first meeting, but she remains focused on her business plan. To sway her, Jimmy and the boys perform a series of 'good deeds,' including a public car wash that ends in a water fight and a serenading session at the store. Helen eventually agrees to visit the home for dinner, which descends into a chaotic food fight, though she finds herself moved by the boys' spirit and Jimmy’s dedication. However, the tension peaks when Jimmy discovers through a newspaper press release that Helen has sold the store and the home to a New York firm, effectively evicting the boys. Distraught by the news of the sale, Wylie and young Benny run away and break a window at Radke’s store to get arrested, hoping to stay together in jail rather than be separated by the system. Helen declines to press charges and begins to realize the coldness of her actions, reflecting on her own distant relationship with her father. Sheriff Margie investigates Wylie’s father, Leo, only to discover a secret: Leo isn't the biological father. Jimmy realizes that he is actually Wylie’s father from a brief relationship with Sadie years ago. In the emotional climax, Jimmy tells Wylie the truth, promising never to leave him again. On Christmas Eve, Helen reveals that she withheld the house from the sale agreement, donating the property to Jimmy so the Mistletoe Home for Boys can continue permanently. The film ends with the boys celebrating in the snow and Helen and Jimmy sharing a romantic moment, signaling her decision to stay connected to the town.