A Mom for Christmas

The story unfolds during the Christmas season in a contemporary retail setting. The events build toward Christmas Eve, when the fate of Amy and the improvised family is decided.

The department store is the central setting where Jessica and Amy's relationship unfolds among aisles of merchandise and living mannequins. The shop floor houses Philomena and her mannequin colleagues, with the looming threat that the store plans to replace mannequins with faceless figures. The space blends everyday retail life with magical intervention as a ritual unfolds to save Amy.

👪 Family & Belonging

Jessica's motherless childhood fuels her longing for a mother figure. Amy becomes a warm, compassionate surrogate mother, while Jim learns to open up and care for Jessica's new family. The film explores how love and chosen family can heal grief and create bonds beyond blood.

✨ Magic & Sacrifice

A living mannequin granted by magic enters Jessica's life, but her stay is bound by rules and consequences. The ritual with Philomena's feather duster shows that magic demands a cost and timely action. The story uses wonder to examine love's limits and the price of keeping someone you care about.

🕒 Time-Bound Wish

Amy can only stay until Christmas Eve, forcing the trio to act quickly to preserve her presence. The threat of the shop replacing mannequins with faceless figures heightens the stakes. The climax relies on cooperation, courage, and magical intervention at the deadline.