影片讲述了一个家庭在公路旅行中被一个犯罪团伙跟踪，原来黑帮偷偷地把偷来的钱放在了这家人的车上过境，现在打算把钱拿回来。在追逐的过程中，劫匪内部出现了内部分化，而丈夫与妻子的关系也因之前积累的矛盾而恶化。

Vera Parks, an overly intense and demanding Broadway director, gets fired from yet another job, leaving her no choice but to take a gig directing a small town Christmas pageant in upstate New York. Stunned at how basic the production is, Vera attempts to back out, but is convinced by some of the locals to give their town a chance. To her surprise, the warmth and charm of the small town grows on Vera and she even enjoys the experience of directing the pageant. When Vera discovers her former fiancé Jack recommended her for the job, she is outraged. But over time Vera appreciates the gesture, as she grows close to both Jack and his young daughter. Will love stay in the wings this time around?