Julie, a young mother, is struggling to cope with the sudden death of her husband. She is trying to balance her work as a nurse with taking care of her eight-year-old son, Charlie, who is struggling with his own grief. As Christmas approaches, Julie is filled with sadness and uncertainty about how to navigate the holiday season without her husband.
One day, while putting up Christmas decorations, Julie meets her neighbor, Irene, an elderly woman who has lived in the neighborhood for many years. Despite their initial differences in age and personality, they soon develop a close friendship. As they spend time together, Irene shares stories about her own life experiences and Julie begins to see things in a new light.
Meanwhile, Julie's son Charlie is struggling to come to terms with his father's death and is having a hard time finding joy in the holiday season. With the help of Irene and some unexpected events, Julie finds a way to bring the Christmas spirit back into their lives and to help Charlie heal from his grief.
As the holiday season comes to a close, Julie realizes that she has found a family in Irene and her son Charlie has found a new sense of joy and hope for the future. The movie ends with Julie and Charlie spending Christmas together with their new friend, Irene, and a renewed sense of love and compassion for one another.