Christmas Inheritance is a heartwarming holiday film released in 2017. The lead character, Ellen, is the wealthy heiress to her father's successful gift-giving business called Ambassador Gifts. However, to prove that she is capable of taking over the company, Ellen must first undertake a mission assigned by her father.
The mission involves visiting her father's hometown which is Snow Falls, a small and struggling town in upstate New York. Ellen must deliver a special Christmas card to her father's former partner and close friend, Zeke. Along the way, she must learn to appreciate the values of hard work, kindness, and humility by spending time with the locals and helping them with their Christmas preparations.
Upon her arrival, Ellen is greeted with a warm welcome from the tight-knit community, including the innkeeper, Jake, who immediately catches Ellen's eye. She also meets Zeke, who owns a small business that is struggling after losing Ambassador Gifts as a client. Ellen starts to learn about Zeke's financial problems and the difficulties of the townspeople.
With the help of her newfound friends, Ellen learns the importance of giving back and the true meaning of Christmas. She joins forces with the townspeople to prepare and deliver gifts to the local children and bring some much-needed joy to the community.
As Ellen falls for Jake and develops a deeper understanding of what hard work and community mean, she realizes that true success is not just about financial wealth but about making a positive impact on the lives of others.
The movie is directed by Ernie Barbarash and stars Eliza Taylor, Jake Lacy, Andie MacDowell, and Neil Crone. It's a heartwarming and charming Christmas movie that teaches important life lessons that are worth watching.