Recently-paroledthief,JonPrice,isforcedtoreturntohissmall,rainyhometownofFallCity,WashingtonatChristmastime.Jonunexpectedlybeginstofindjoyashemeetsandgrowsclosertoastrugglingsinglemotherwhoshowshimtruekindness,andhebeginsfillingtheroleofafatherforheryoungdaughter.