I really enjoyed this story as it was not your average Christmas trope. Packed with serious issues and character growth it really kept me interested right to the end. Well almost to the end - It unfortunately went wrong for me with the injection of a weird montage/storyline that didn't seem to make any sense. I didn't know what was going on. Who was that new random person? Did a lot of time pass? I had a weird sense that it was next Christmas but maybe not. There must be a reason for me needing all this information, but what was it??? (spoiler alert) The mom suddenly dies in a river crossing accident and the kid seemed perfectly fine with this and carrying on with a joyful Christmas with her new family - possibly within a couple days. WHAT THE ....??
Anyway, apart from that There is some great acting in this film - that girl will go far without a doubt.
Anyway, apart from that There is some great acting in this film - that girl will go far without a doubt.