A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

Seventeen-year-old Kat Decker dreams of becoming a famous singer-songwriter and uses her talent to cope with a cruel stepfamily. She works at Santa Land as a singer and songwriter, balancing poverty and pressure with resilience and determination. Kat's courage to pursue her dream, even when circumstances are bleak, drives the story forward.

Dominic ‘Nick’ Wintergarden is a teen secretly living as the son of billionaire Terrence Wintergarden. He quietly manages a few bands and falls for Kat, all while concealing his true background from his father. His dual life creates tension between love, responsibility, and family expectations.

Deirdre is Kat's cruel and controlling stepmother who manipulates family circumstances to exploit Kat's inheritance. She schemes with Joy to impersonate Kat and gain invitations to the charity event, revealing a ruthless streak and willingness to lie for financial gain.

Joy is Kat's scheming stepsister who collaborates with Deirdre to impersonate Kat and advance their own interests at the charity event. She embodies duplicity within family dynamics and adds tension through competitive rivalry.

Grace is another stepsister who participates in the family plot, contributing to the strain and manipulation Kat faces at home and in the charity scheme. Her role underscores the theme of exploitation within blood relations.

Isla is Kat's best friend and confidant who supports Kat's dreams. She helps Kat through backstage challenges, including sewing a dress and enabling Kat to pass as part of the elf performers. Isla's loyalty highlights the power of friendship in tough times.

Terrence is a billionaire and Nick's father who ultimately offers help to Kat as a final wish to his late friend. His presence introduces wealth, power, and a potential path to opportunity for Kat, while also exposing the tension between love, duty, and influence.

Mr. Mujiza is the strict boss of Santa Land, overseeing the performances and maintaining order in the park. His authority creates pressure for Kat and others who perform under his watch, shaping the workplace dynamics at the core of the story.

Skylar is Nick's girlfriend who enters the social scene surrounding Terrence and the charity event. Her presence creates tension and rivalry, influencing Nick's decisions and Kat's feelings as the romance unfolds.