Mixed Nuts

The sunlit streets of Venice, Los Angeles, are adorned with festive decorations as Christmas Eve begins. This magical setting sets the stage for a night filled with unexpected events and encounters.

Felix, an ex-con, is seen in a heated argument with his pregnant girlfriend Gracie. The tension escalates when he accidentally collides with two rollerbladers, causing them to drop their Christmas tree.

Amidst the commotion, Philip, a helpline operator, steps in to salvage the situation. His efforts to restore festive cheer highlight his kind-hearted nature, despite his own troubling circumstances.

Philip is confronted with a harsh eviction notice from his landlord, Stanley, who plans to convert the building into condominiums. This adds to the mounting stress he faces on Christmas Eve.

Philip's fiancée, Susan, reveals her infidelity with a psychiatrist, deepening his distress. She also denies him a critical loan needed to keep the hotline operational, leaving him feeling helpless.

The hotline receives urgent calls, including one from a woman terrified of the infamous 'Seaside Strangler' and another from Chris, a despondent trans woman seeking refuge. Philip's commitment to help remains unwavering despite his personal troubles.

As Mrs. Munchnik finds herself trapped in an elevator, Philip rushes to her rescue. This event reveals the hectic nature of the evening as they all navigate their respective crises.

Gracie storms into the office seeking solace, but chaos arises when Felix enters, leading to a chaotic confrontation. This confrontation ends with a fruitcake hitting Felix, sending him sprawling.

In the midst of the mayhem, Felix accidentally overdoses on dog tranquilizers while being rushed to a veterinarian. This comical yet tragic incident heightens the surreal nature of the night.

As Gracie attempts to assist Chris, she inadvertently knocks Mrs. Munchnik unconscious. The awkwardness reflects the chaotic intertwining of their lives in this unique Christmas Eve saga.

Felix storms into the office, armed and wild-eyed after escaping the hospital. This dramatic entrance escalates tensions, culminating in Chris sustaining a gunshot wound during the chaos.

In a tragic turn of events, Gracie, amidst the chaos, accidentally causes the death of Stanley, their sightless landlord. This shocking moment shifts the dynamic of the group significantly.

As the night unfolds, Philip finds himself trying to comfort Catherine in the wake of the chaos. This moment leads him to confront his own feelings and question the nature of their relationship.

In a hilarious yet dark act, Gracie and Felix decide to turn Stanley into a makeshift Christmas tree. The irony of this bizarre tribute is not lost on anyone amid the chaos of the night.

As the night winds down, Philip surprises everyone by proposing to Catherine, who joyfully accepts. This romantic moment provides a glimmer of hope and love amidst the chaos of Christmas Eve.