Home Sweet Christmas

Sophie Marlow, a highly accomplished mergers and acquisitions attorney, has spent most of her adult life focused on her successful career. However, everything changes when she receives a call to return home to Waynesbridge, Washington, following the death of her great uncle, Henry. Sophie’s connection to the small town and her uncle’s estate is distant, as she hasn’t been there in decades. Yet, upon her arrival, she discovers that Henry has left her 60% ownership of Marlow Maple Meadows, a sprawling forest of sugar maples that had been in the family for generations.

Marlow Maple Meadows is more than just a piece of land to Sophie—it represents her childhood. As she walks through the familiar terrain, she is overcome with a sense of nostalgia, revisiting the happy memories of her youth spent there. The farm, with its towering maples and rustic charm, holds a special place in Sophie’s heart, even though her life has taken her far from this rural existence.

However, Sophie’s trip home takes an unexpected turn when she reunites with Sam, her long-lost childhood friend. Sam, who also grew up in Waynesbridge, has returned to the farm after learning that Henry left him the remaining 40% of Marlow Maple Meadows. This revelation brings them together once more, but it also introduces a new layer of complexity to the situation. Both Sophie and Sam are now co-owners of the property, and this shared inheritance raises important questions about what should happen to the land.

Though Sophie initially views the inheritance as a potential business deal—a quick sale could be profitable for both of them—she is torn by the memories the land holds. Marlow Maple Meadows is not just an asset, it’s a part of her identity, something she had long forgotten but now feels connected to once more. The idea of selling the property feels wrong, but it is a reality that cannot be ignored, especially considering the financial potential of the land.

Sam, on the other hand, has his own set of emotions tied to the property. Like Sophie, he has fond memories of the place, but for him, the land represents more than just a connection to his past—it’s a piece of his family history. He’s spent years away from the farm, but now, with the inheritance in hand, Sam is determined to find a way to honor his connection to the land. He is not ready to let go either.

As Sophie and Sam navigate their complex emotions about Marlow Maple Meadows, they begin to realize that selling the property is not as simple as they once thought. Both are hesitant to give up the land that shaped their childhoods, and in the process, they rekindle a bond that had been long lost to time. Together, they face the challenge of deciding what to do with the land that has brought them back together, and whether they can find a way to preserve their past while moving forward with their futures.

What unfolds is a story of rediscovery, personal growth, and the power of place. As Sophie and Sam learn to reconcile their different perspectives on the inheritance, they come to understand that sometimes letting go of the past is not as important as embracing the future—especially when it means preserving the things that matter most.

Director: Paula Elle

Genre: Comedy, Romance, TV Movie

Cast: Alison Wandzura, Cameron Mathison, Candace Cameron-Bure, Luke Daley, Roman Kinsella, William MacDonald