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(ADVENTUROUS MUSIC PLAYING)

(WHIMSICAL SOUND)

(HORSE HOOVES CLICK)

(♪♪♪)

(♪♪♪)

Merry Christmas, darling.

(♪♪♪)

And cut!

(COMEDIC MUSIC PLAYING)

I just don't think
this is working.

Wait, was it me?

Was I too irresistible again?

No, you both were great!

- I don't--
- It's just not very Christmassy.

But when it's been graded
and underscored

with a festive country song--

No, no, we need
twinkling lights,

hot cocoa, decked halls,
Santa on his...

I've got it.

CLAPPER:
Wild West, take four.

(CLAPS)

(COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

Merry Christmas, darling.

(SQUEALS, LAUGH)

This is it.

Hey, so, did I nail that
or what?

Oh, totally.

I mean, wow, you were really...

- Yeah, wow.
- Yeah, yeah.

Do you know what today is?

Yeah, the last day of the shoot.

Five sleeps till Santa!

You excited?

Oh, I've had months
of Wild West Christmas.

I think I'm good.

Come on, you must have
some plans for the big day.

Yeah, work.

You know how quickly
these movies need turned around.

- But maybe--
- Cowboy Santa.

(CHUCKLES)

Brilliant, right?

It's definitely bold.

Exactly.

So we'll get the people talking.

Even if what they're saying
isn't exactly positive?

All publicity is good publicity.

You know, your latest release
is trending online.

Yeah!

One audience review said
the candy cane tap dance

in the Christmas Confectionery
Chronicles was more sickly

than sweet.

It doesn't matter
what they're saying.

It just matters that
they're subscribing.

I mean, I've been feeling
a little resistance

from you, Ivy.

Look, I gave you
this multi-picture deal,

because your debut movie
was such a huge hit.

Now it kind of feels like
you've lost your touch.

I've always done
everything you asked.

Ivy.

When I took over Holly Jolly TV,

I vowed to move on from
the cookie-cutter yawn-fest

and produce boundary-changing,
extraordinary Christmas movies.

You put a cowboy
in a Santa suit?

What's more extraordinary
than that?

We need pure Christmas magic,
Ivy.

Otherwise, your next movie
just might be your last.

(CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING)

♪ The holidays won't be
the same without you here ♪

♪ Your face in
every picture frame reminds me ♪

♪ My dear, how the season
needs you near ♪

♪ A little bit more than
any other time of year ♪

♪ Well, my heart... ♪

Okay, Jingle, what do you think?

This one or this one?

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

(FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

Merry Christmas!

Rachel, Christmas
was three days ago.

You really didn't have to...

Who's a good girl?

IVY:
What do you think?

This one or this?

I can't decide.

They're both fine.

Oh.

This whole thing is a disaster.

Another Ivy Allen
Christmas movie that's so bad,

it's hilarious.

Christmas Carol-oke.

Surfing Santa.

The Extraterrestrial Elf.

I mean, what was I thinking?

There were a lot of moving parts
in these movies.

It's not all on you.

But I'm the writer and director.

When You Believe in Christmas
was 10 years ago.

Maybe I'm just not capable
of another hit.

Ivy, how can you make
holiday movies

when you can't even
enjoy Christmas?

I mean, look around.

No decorations.

No tree.

I've got candy canes.

That's not quite what I mean.

Handmade.

With love.

Your grandma's gingerbread.

Thank you.

(MUNCHES)

You're right.

I'm a Christmas sellout.

What did your dad always say?

"When there's a will,
there's a way."

I know.

But without him here,
I just can't see one.

Well, what was it aboutWhen You Believe

that made it so successful?

I don't know.
It was simple and real.

And that lead actor,

there was something
really special about him.

Hmm.

He was dreamy.

I'd sign him up
for my next movie,

but then he just disappeared
like Santa up a chimney.

Mysterious.

And what was his name?

Hunter Williams.

The ginger in your cookie.

The stuffing in the turkey.

The cream on your cocoa.

That's it.

The missing ingredient.

Find a new Hunter Williams.

Find the Hunter Williams.

The dream team reunited.

This will be better than
when the Jonas Brothers

got back together.

(SQUEAL)

So it looks like
he quit acting years ago

and moved with his wife and kids
to Serbia.

Serbia?

Yeah, a town called, "Zlatibor".

Well, I guess that's that.

(ENLIGHTENING MUSIC PLAYING)

Or you could go find him.

In Serbia.

That's like
a thousand miles away.

No, you're right.

That's crazy.

(♪♪♪)

Could you look after Jingle
for me?

Any excuse to hang out
with my bestest pal?

(CHUCKLES) Why?

'Cause I'm gonna chase down
a former actor

in a European country.

And I'm gonna convince him

to star in my next
Christmas movie.

You're going to Serbia?

I'm going to Serbia.

(CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING)

♪ I still remember ♪

♪ Like it was yesterday ♪

♪ The smell of mama's
Christmas cookies ♪

♪ And the bells
on an open sleigh ♪

♪ All I gotta do
is shut my eyes ♪

♪ And I can see
those twinkling lights ♪

♪ And every street line
with decorations ♪

♪ In my hometown tonight ♪

♪ Laughing stranger stopped
to share a smile ♪

♪ Bright houses filled
with joy and laughter ♪

♪ As they bless the child ♪

♪ Christmas ♪

♪ It's my favorite time ♪

♪ Christmas ♪

♪ It makes my heart shine ♪

♪ Christmas ♪

♪ And I can't deny
that Christmas ♪

♪ Is my favorite time of year ♪

(♪♪♪)

(ROLLING LUGGAGE)

Can I help you?

Oh.

Would you happen to know

where the Hotel Zlatibor is?

I'm a little lost.

It's quite far from here,

but I can book you a taxi
if you like.

Oh, that would be amazing.

Thank you.

Are you staying here for long?

Um, I'm not sure yet.

I have a feeling
you will like it here.

And my name is Katerina.

Ivy.

Uh, the taxi, it is on its way.

It will meet you up there.

Oh, thank you again.

(FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

- Bye!
- Bye!

(LAUGHING)

- (SMACK)
- Oh!

Oh!

You are in so much trouble.

(CHUCKLES)

Okay, boys, you ready?

(SMACK)

Oh!

Hunter?

I am so sorry.

Your aim could use some work.

Hunter, it's me.

Ivy Allen.

The writer-director ofWhen You Believe in Christmas.

I think you've mistaken me
for someone else.

All right, boys, off you go.

Have fun with your friends.

I'll pick you up at 7:00.

- Be safe.
- Bye, dad.

Sorry about the snowballs.

(IVY CHUCKLES)

I can see you're really busy,
so I'll just cut to the chase.

So I've been asked
by Holly Jolly TV

to make a new hit
Christmas movie.

And I want you, Hunter Williams,
to star in it.

- No, thanks.
- Great.

So, wait.

What?

No, thank you.

But I'm asking you to be
the lead in a network movie.

Look, I have no interest
in acting again.

That part of my life is over.

- But--
- But--

But have fun in Serbia.

It's a beautiful country.

(SCOFFS)

(UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING)

I don't know
what I was thinking.

I should have never have
come here

on a ridiculous impulse.

It was worth a shot.

But now that you're there,

you may as well
make the most of it.

Go explore.

It's really beautiful here.

And I'm not quite ready
to say goodbye

to your apartment yet.

Your coffee maker is too good.

Oh, you should check out
this cute cafe I looked up.

It's got amazing reviews.

I'll send you the address.

Hmm... Coffee wouldn't hurt.

(FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

Ms. Ivy. Zdravo!

Come in, sit.

Can I get you a hot cocoa
or a coffee?

Oh, I'd love a coffee.

Thanks.

It's Katerina, right?

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

It's on the house.

I insist.

Oh, thank you.

That's so kind.

Hospitality is very important
for us.

In Serbia, we will do anything
for our guests.

They're like a family.

It looks like you're really
into Christmas.

It is.

How you say in your song?

The most wonderful time
of the year.

Oh, sure.

For some people.

Mm. Not for you?

I think it can be really lonely.

Will you be staying here
for Christmas?

Mm.

We follow
the old Julian calendar.

So Serbian Christmas
is January 7th.

So Christmas
hasn't happened yet.

Perhaps, here you will have
a second chance.

Oh. Thank you.

Hmm.

(SLURPS)

Mm. Wow.

That's incredible.

It's my own blend,
crafted with love.

You know, it is not our culture
to compliment your host.

But instead, ask for recipe.

I'd love the recipe.

Oh, no.

My special blend is top secret.

(BOTH LAUGH)

Oh, I really needed this.

It's been a weird day.

You're always welcome here,
Ms. Ivy.

Enjoy.

Thank you.

(INDISTINCT BACKGROUND CHATTER)

(SLURPS)

(UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

Sorry, do you mind?

No, not at all.

(CLICKS PICTURE)

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

You're welcome.

Straight out
of a Christmas movie.

(♪♪♪)

Katerina, who is in charge
of the town here?

Do you have like a mayor?

Mayor Denis, of course.

Do you know
where I could find him?

(FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

MAYOR DENIS:
Come on now, you have the town's full support.

I will be glad to make
personal donation

at the fundraiser.

I'm sorry.

Your assistant said it was okay
for me to come through.

Yes, come in please.

I was just finishing here.

- You!
- You!

You two know each other?

- No.
- Yes.

- We're old friends.
- We're acquaintances.

Well, it's actually great
you both are here.

So my name is Ivy Allen
and I'm a filmmaker.

You might know me fromWhen You Believe in Christmas.

Anyway, I have a contract
making Christmas movies

for Holly Jolly TV.

And I need to pitch a story
that's magical and special.

So what do you think about
Christmas in Serbia?

HUNTER: (SCOFFS)
You gotta be kidding.

You want to make
a Christmas movie?

Here?

Well, with your permission,
and of course,

we'll use local catering,
accommodation,

promote businesses.

Yes.

You must make this movie.

Anything you need,
we are at your disposal.

I don't think that this is
the kind of publicity

that this town needs.

To see our culture
on the global stage

in a story of love and joy?

This is perfect for us.

Hunter, you must show Ms. Allen
all that our town has to offer.

No, I think--

He is a local tour guide,
you know?

Perfect.

But I-- I've just finished
with the season.

You know, I-- I've still got
the charity drive

and the fundraiser to organize.

Well, I can help.

I work better alone.

What happened to teamwork makes
the dream work?

Things change.

I'm sorry, Mayor Denis.

But I'm not getting involved
in this movie.

(DOOR OPENS, SHUTS)

Wow.

He's a lot different
from what I remember.

Losing his wife,
it was not easy for him.

He can be a little sharp
around the edges,

but Hunter is a good man.

Hunter!

Oh! (GRUNTS)

Woah, are you okay there, Bambi?

Are you following me?

I already told you,
I'm not doing it.

I just wanted to apologize.

Well, thank you.

Hunter, are you not going
to introduce us

to your friend?

Your very pretty friend.

Helena.

What? It's true.

Well, apparently,
we're more acquaintances

than friends.

Oh. This is Ivy Allen.

Pleased to meet you, Ivy.

I'm Mladen,
and this is my wife, Helena.

But tell me, how are you
involved with my son-in-law?

Oh, no, no, no,
we're not involved.

Involved? No.

No, I'm just in need
of a tour guide,

but Hunter says he's too busy.

Hunter?

I don't have the time.

Where is your Christmas spirit?

Fine. Fine!

I'll take you on one tour.

That's it.

I take it you're staying
at the Zlatibor?

Mm-hmm.

I'll pick you up
tomorrow morning at 9:00.

(CHUCKLES)

Thank you!

Very nice to meet you, Ivy.

- Bye!
- Come.

Thank you!

(EXCITING MUSIC PLAYING)

And there's snow everywhere.

And Katerina, well,
she runs the cafe.

Oh, she is so nice.

And then
there's this sweet family.

No phones.

They were just happy
spending time together.

RACHEL: (ON PHONE)Ivy, slow down.

I'm sorry. I just--

You're inspired.

It's amazing.

I think this is just
what Wendy's looking for.

RACHEL: (ON PHONE)So, what's the story?

I need to learn the culture,
the traditions.

And you'll never guess
who my tour guide is.

RACHEL: (ON PHONE)No, not--

Hunter Williams.

RACHEL: (ON PHONE)Well, is he gonna do the movie?

Well, he might need a little bit
of convincing.

But I'm gonna prove to him
that this movie is gonna be

extraordinary.

RACHEL: (ON PHONE)Ivy Allen, back in business.

(UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

(CLACKING KEYS)

Hm.

Good morning.

I take it you've never been
on a Balkan country tour before?

I'm a New Yorker.

I know how to do cold.

So, Mr. Tour Guide,
where to first?

I'm taking you
on the culture trail.

Zlatibor is known mostly
for its skiing,

but the name means
golden pine trees.

These mountains are probably
the most beautiful part

of Serbia,

rich with history
and local legend.

It-- uh, Sergino?

Sirogojno.

Sirogojno?

It's an ethno village.

What's that?

Sort of a living museum.

A guardian to the ancient ways.

Wow.

It's hard to believe
people actually

live like this.

Well, during the time,

this was actually considered
to be a mansion.

Really?

We have too many things
nowadays.

Stuff isn't
what makes you happy.

Tell that to my six-layer
memory foam mattress.

Serbians believe
in intentional living.

Imagine having to milk a cow
or use these tools

to build a chair.

Or tend to the crops
you'll eventually

harvest for dinner.

You're working together
without the false promises

of popularity or money.

No ambition, no dreams?

Not true.

For centuries,
local Zlatibor women

hand-knitted clothing
to protect their families

from the harsh winters.

They dyed wool and herbs,
bark and leaves,

representing the colors
in the mountains

where they came from.

But in 1962,
a handful of these women

attended an art exhibition
to showcase their work.

And everyone loved
their designs?

They called it,
"Sirogojno style".

20 women earning their own money
for the first time.

Shawls, sweaters, and mittens
were woven with dreams

and stitched with love.

By the '90s, over 2,000 knitters
were showcasing

their creations worldwide.

From window shops in Sweden
to catwalks in Japan.

Well, that was
a really inspiring story.

And you're
a very good storyteller.

Well, I love being able
to show people

what I've come to love
about this country.

Plus, there's not a lot else
you can do

- with an acting degree.
- (IVY CHUCKLES)

Well, I guess being a tour guide
is a bit like being an actor?

Yeah, but without
all the other stuff.

(♪♪♪)

So, apart from educating hordes
of enraptured tourists,

what have you been up to
the last 10 years?

My life is pretty simple.

My kids keep me pretty busy.

Yeah, they seem like
really great kids.

One of 'em has a mean over arm.

Jack?

Yeah, he's really into sports.

Caleb, he's a bit more reserved,
but he's so smart.

I'm glad I can give 'em a life
where they can be kids

and play in nature.

They were small
when Mila and I moved here.

Hm.

Mila's your wife.

I remember her visiting set.

She used to bring those...

Licidersko cookies.

Yes!

Yeah, they're a staple
around here.

Kind of like Serbian
gingerbread men.

Oh, they had the most detailed
icing patterns.

Clearly, Zlatibor women
are really creative.

Well, we better get going.

The next stop's a bit of a hike.

Mm.

(CONVERSATING IN SERBIAN)

(♪♪♪)

The waterfall's not too far,

but I should show you
something first.

Great.

(YAWNS)

Sorry if this is boring you.

(CHUCKLES) It's not.

I just didn't sleep
very much last night.

Too many ideas.

You live life in hyper speed,
don't you?

Ah, it's filmmaking.

Still making movies, huh?

Never stopped.

You proud of them?

Yeah, sure.

I mean, they've all been
pretty successful.

Depends on your definition
of success.

Have you ever even watched
any of my movies?

Christmas movies really aren't
my thing anymore.

Especially, the ones
with space elves.

Sugarplum is not a space elf.

She's just a regular elf
that travels to space.

Uh-huh. (SCOFFS)

Yeah.

Well, at least I'm still
committed to my dreams.

Acting isn't my dream anymore.

Even if it was,
I wouldn't be lining up

to play ridiculous stereotypes.

What is your problem?

Serbia is a beautiful country.

I don't want you turning it
into a joke.

Go back to New York.

You know, every single person
I've met here has been

nothing but welcoming.

Everyone except you.

I came here because the movie
we made is special.

You were special.

That's why I'd signed you up
to do my next movie

and then you'd just
skipped out on me.

You know,
I may have lost my way,

but at least I didn't turn into
a Grinch-faced selfish Scrooge.

- (SHUSHES)
- No, it's about time some--

- (SHUSHES)
- Don't tell me to--

Ivy, look.

(♪♪♪)

(♪♪♪)

(WATER FLOWING)

Um, what are you doing?

Grounding.

When life gets too fast,
too noisy,

this is how I check in
with myself.

(SPLASHES)

(WATER FLOWING)

(SIGHS)

Local legends say that fairies
can be seen bathing

in the Gostilje waterfall.

And you believe in all that?

You believe that Christmas
is magic, right?

(ENCHANTING MUSIC PLAYING)

I used to.

Well, I believe that
nature is magic.

Um, isn't that freezing?

Exhilarating.

Come on.

(FOOTSTEPS)

(GROANS)

(TAKES QUICK BREATHS)

Oh, gosh.

Breathe.

(WATER FLOWING)

Feel your feet
connecting with the earth.

(♪♪♪)

- (SMACK)
- (SCREAMS)

(PANTS)

You started it.

Shall we?

Ah.

(SCREAMING)

Uh, yeah, no way.

You scared?

What happened to slowing down?

Unless you want to hike
three hours back around.

This is the only way down.

Okay, fine.

But only because I'm trying
to impress you.

You are?

Is it working?

(LAUGHS)

(ADVENTUROUS MUSIC PLAYING)

(SCREAMING)

(♪♪♪)

Admit it. You enjoyed that.

Today was really great.

But I feel like
I'm missing something.

Like I want to experience
the real Serbia.

You know?

Like get down with the locals.

(CHUCKLES)

You don't spend a lot of time
with kids, do you?

You know what I mean.

Yeah, but I thought
these Christmas movies

were more about
cinematic drone shots

and festive photo ops.

They are.

Partly.

But I want to learn
what makes Serbia special.

And you need me for?

I don't want to be
treated like a tourist.

Staying in a five-star hotel
doesn't exactly say one of us.

Well, can you recommend
somewhere more authentic

for me to stay?

(PLEASANT MUSIC PLAYING)

I might know a place.

(♪♪♪)

Wow.

This is perfect.

Are you sure
this is gonna be okay?

Well, Mladen
pretty much insisted.

But if you are gonna be
staying here,

you can't say anything
to my boys about

how we know each other
or When You Believe.

They don't know and I want
to keep it that way.

No.

My lips are sealed. I promise.

Well, thanks.

I'm sorry I bit your head off
in the woods.

Mila got sick not long after
we wrapped When You Believe.

And that's why I left.

Hm.

She passed five years ago.

I'm so sorry.

Well, um...

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

You too.

This movie,
it's gonna be something

you're really proud of.

I ain't having it.

(DOOR CLOSES)

(♪♪♪)

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

(BIRDS CHIRPING IN BACKGROUND)

(BANGING ON DOOR)

(UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING)

Hold on.

(GRUNTS)

Oh, sorry.

I thought you said come in.

Good movie?

Uh.

- That's research.
- Oh.

Is that what they call it?

I've got to give the network
some footage

to give them a feel
of the story.

It's a sizzle reel.

Don't worry.

I'll edit you out.

Look, I've got to go
into town today

to pick up some donations
for the charity drive.

But I can show you
around tomorrow.

Or I can come with you.

I mean, what's more a day
in the life of a local

than an actual day
in the life of?

Right?

Uh...

Sure.

I'll uh, see you outside in 10.

Great.

Your footage, it--
it looks good.

(♪♪♪)

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

Here.

My donation.

Marko, thank you so much.

(COMEDIC MUSIC PLAYING)

Wait.

You must be Ivy Allen.

The famous filmmaker.

(CHUCKLES)

"Did my heart love till now?

Forswear it, sight!

For I never saw true beauty
till this night."

I make a good Romeo, no?

(CHUCKLES)

I do already have someone
in mind for the lead.

But if I can get this movie
off the ground,

I promise to write
a part for you.

Oh, Ms. Ivy.

I'm prepared for my close-up.

Um, Sunset Boulevard.

Yes.

Ms. Ivy, will you be attending
Hunter's fundraising event

next week?

And the menu I have planned
is divine.

I wouldn't miss it.

Great.

Right. Uh, we gotta get going.

But again, Marko,
thank you so much for these.

El-- "Hasta vista, baby."

(CHUCKLES)

"You'll be back."

(CHUCKLES)

(CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING)

He's quite a character.

♪ Well, I know
it's close to Christmas ♪

♪ But I need to change
your mind ♪

♪ 'Cause I know
I've been a troublemaker ♪

♪ I wanna make things right ♪

♪ Well, I misbehaved in April ♪

♪ And I broke a heart in May ♪

♪ September wasn't
all that good ♪

♪ But I hope I'm not too late ♪

♪ I tried ♪

♪ And I tried ♪

♪ Can you take me
off your naughty list? ♪

♪ I'll pay you, Santa baby,
with a kiss ♪

♪ I tried ♪

♪ And I tried ♪

(GRUNTS)

Well, I think that's everyone.

Just gotta get this lot
wrapped up for tomorrow.

So you named the charity
after her?

Mila's Christmas Angels.

(UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING)

We give out care packages
to unhoused adults

and children who are in need.

And make sure that Santa
has a present for everyone.

All the businesses chip in.

It's-- it's really
something special.

I'd really love to help out.

How good's your wrapping?

Well, I don't want to boast,
but--

- (PHONE RINGING)
- Oh. Hang on.

(BEEP)

- Hey, what's up?
- Where are you?

Out collecting donations
with Ivy.

- Hi, Ivy!
- Hi Ivy!

(SMOOCHING)

(CHUCKLES)

Jack can't find his snow boots.

Uh, did you check the rack?

I've looked everywhere!

Uh...

You left them on the porch
to dry, remember?

They're not!

Oh yeah, got them.

- Thanks, dad.
- (BEEP)

You're wel--

Kids, huh?

(LAUGHS)

You're really great with them.

Oh, it's hard to know
if you're getting it right.

It can't be easy
being both parents.

I mean, my dad pretty much
raised me on his own.

He always believed in me.

I know it's not the same thing,

but he was my best friend,
you know?

They say time heals,
but I still miss him.

Well, I guess that's the price
we pay for love.

(CHUCKLES)

Always liked seeing robins.

Some say that they're messengers
for lost loved ones.

(♪♪♪)

We're going to decorate
the tree, come on!

Oh yeah?

I've got some writing to do,
I'll see you guys later.

Are you not gonna stay and help?

Um...

I don't want to intrude.

- Let's go!
- Come on, Ivy!

(CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING)

♪ Deck the halls
with boughs of holly ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪

♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪

♪ Don we now our gay apparel ♪

♪ Fa-la-la, la-la-la, la-la-la ♪

♪ Troll the ancient
Yuletide carol ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪

(♪♪♪)

Okay, everyone, get closer.

Oh, picture.

Yeah, okay.

Oh, wait, where's the star?

(GASPS)

We have the star.

It was passed down
through generations.

But one year it broke.

And with my Mila getting sicker,
I forgot to fix it.

I've never been able to find
the pieces since.

I still think
the tree looks great.

It does.

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

Okay, everyone, smile!

(CLICKS PICTURE)

(FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

Here you are.

Ah. Licidersko cookies.

It's a family recipe.

It's tradition to make them
this time of year.

Now, how about that
present over there?

Is that like
a Serbian tradition, too?

Just one gift?

It's Mila's.

I just haven't brought myself
to be able to open it.

(PIECE CLATTERS)

Right.

Up to bed, you two.

Got a busy day tomorrow.

We're going skiing!

Ivy, you should come.

I think Ivy's got
a very busy day tomorrow.

I could be free.

Yeah!

Yay!

(CHUCKLES)

I could change his mind.

I know it.

But Ivy, you can't ski.

When there's a will,
there's a way.

Plus, the boys really
wanted me to go.

And you can't let children down
at Christmas.

Hm.

Don't break a leg.

(ADVENTUROUS MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

(PANTS)

Look, if you've never
skied before,

you might want to start
on the smaller slopes.

You don't have anything
to prove to us.

But I do.

I need to show you how serious
I am about this movie.

About having you as my...

tour guide.

And skiing is a big part
of life here, right?

Sure, but you could
really hurt yourself

if you don't know
what you're doing.

Not to mention,
we're 1,500 meters up.

1,500 meters?

Cool.

That's like four times higher
than the Empire State Building.

(PANTS)

- Is she okay?
- I'm not sure.

When I did the movie,When Sally Met Santa,

we did this whole green screen
skiing scene.

And I did like,
20 snow plows in a row.

Guys, I got this.

How hard could this be?

Right. Okay.

See you at the bottom.

- Bye, dad!
- Bye!

All right. Be safe.

Bye, Ivy.

Okay.

- If you're gonna do this--
- Uh-huh?

Loosey-goosey, okay?

Loosey-goosey.

- Oh.
- All right.

Trust yourself.

You're in control.

I'm in total control.

You got this.

I got this.

Okay.

- I got this.
- Yeah.

I got this.

Okay. I got this.

Oh!

I'm doing it!

I'm doing it!

(SCREAMS)

I am doing it!

(SCREAMING)

- (THUD)
- (GRUNTS)

(SMACKS)

(GRUNTS)

(UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING)

(LAUGHING)

(♪♪♪)

Thank you.

WAITER:
(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

How's the head?

Not as bruised as my ego.

(CHUCKLES)

So, am I really worth all this?

I think so.

Well, I'm flattered, honestly.

But my life is here now.

I'm not going back.

But you had so much potential.

Your life was so big,
and now it's--

It's enough.

I have my boys,
their grandparents,

my community.

There's nothing more I need.

You're genuinely content?

Working with you on that movie,
it was a dream come true.

I love being on set, acting,

but I hated being an actor.

For years, I was at the whim
of agents and producers

telling me what I could be.

The constant pressure
to achieve more,

do more, look the right way,
say the right thing.

You're a product.

Not a person.

And I had some great jobs,
but moving back here?

I realized it wasn't
worth the sacrifice.

I was happy to leave
that circus behind.

I get it.

The industry is hard.

You carve out a piece yourself
and you throw 'em into projects

which people ridicule online.

But these Christmas movies?

Yeah.

They're formulaic and corny.

But they're also
really important.

My best memories
are snuggling up on the sofa

with my dad,
watching Holly Jolly TV.

And that feeling, like putting
on a cozy Christmas sweater.

That's what I want
to give to people.

When Mila was sick, after I put
the kids to bed...

we'd watch a Christmas movie
together.

Didn't matter if we fell asleep
or saved the end

to the next day.

The stories were simple
and they always had

a happy ending.

They helped us through.

Gave us hope.

Right to the end.

I do know how important
these movies can be.

Then please, be my star.

I can't.

To be honest with you,

I haven't been able to watch
a moment of one since.

- But--
- Ivy, I can't.

I understand.

I'm sorry.

I won't ask again.

But I do believe you want to
do this movie right.

So if you want, I'll help you.

Get the locations,
the footage you need.

We can do this together.

Partnership?

Partnership.

(SQUEALS)

I gotta get going.

Charity drive's in an hour.

I could help.

I mean, I know you said that
you like working alone, but--

Teamwork makes the dream work.

Teamwork makes the dream work.

(FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER, LAUGHTER)

(CHANTING IN SERBIAN)

(KIDS CHEERING)

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

Deda Mraz is like
Grandpa Frost.

Like the Serbian Santa Claus.

And srećan Božić means--

Merry Christmas?

Okay, here we go!

(INDISTINCT SPEECH)

It's not just Christmas,

Hunter comes in our house
every week with food

and essentials.

He says it's leftovers,
but I know he uses the tips

from his tours.

He's a such kind man.

Look what we got here.

I am glad he's finally found
someone to make him happy.

Oh, no.

I-- I'm not...

(CHUCKLES)

There we go.

Like it?

Come, come, come, come.

Yeah.

Yes.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Thank you so much
for helping out today.

The holidays can be really tough
for some people

and our community.

It's all of us.

You know, it's a really
beautiful thing that you do.

All the magic and wonder
in the kids' eyes.

That's what it's all about.

Not a total selfish
Scrooge then?

(REFLECTIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

More of a decent Deda Mraz.

Ivy, would you like to come
to ours for Christmas?

It's no pressure, but...

I'd love to.

Goodnight, then.

(OPENS DOOR)

(DOOR CREAKS)

(SHUTS DOOR)

Goodnight.

(CHUCKLES)

(DOOR OPENS, CREAKS)

(♪♪♪)

(SHUTS DOOR)

(UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

(VIDEO CALL RINGING)

(BEEPS)

(FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

Sorry, I didn't even think
about the time difference.

Don't worry, I'm a night owl.

How's it all going?

Yeah, I'm a bit stuck
with the ending,

but the sizzle looks amazing.

I sent you some shots.

It is so gorgeous here.

Mm, something's gorgeous,
all right.

Hunter Williams is aging
like a fine wine.

Yeah, Hunter...

(UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING)

He's...

amazing.

What do you think, Jingle?

Does mommy have a crush?

(SQUEAKS)

No, I don't have a--

Mm-hmm.

Actually, he's invited me
to collect the badnjak wood

for the Christmas Eve bonfire.

(BIRDS CHIRPING)

First, you've got to
greet the tree.

Uh.

Hello, tree.

(♪♪♪)

(SNAPS)

A very merry Christmas to you.

And now we have the splinter.

And the badnjak is the wood.

It's also called, "Veseljak".

Which means
the one who brings joy.

The wood goes on top
of the bonfire,

and the whole crowd
comes together,

celebrates and sings.

It's the perfect Christmas Eve.

Hm.

Well, it's definitely
more exciting

than watching a TV loop
of Yule Log.

(LAUGH)

So, I'm having a hard time
with the ending of this story,

and I was hoping you could
give me your thoughts

before I send it to the network.

You want my opinion?

Well, we are a team, aren't we?

Well, I'd be happy to.

Can I try?

(CHEERFUL MUSIC PLAYING)

Sure.

(GRUNTS)

- Woah, woah.
- Ooh.

You don't wanna have the ax
end up

in the next door
neighbor's farm.

(LAUGH)

Are you trying to give me tips?

Well, making movies
is obviously your bag,

but out here in the wild,
this is where I shine.

Unless you don't want me to.

No, no, it's okay.

Go ahead.

Okay, well first, you're gonna
get a good firm grip

on the bottom here.

Hmm.

And you slide this hand up
a little bit.

Now widen your stance.

Okay.

There you go.

(SMACK)

Oh.

For an Asgard Christmas,
I was taught

how to use an axe
by the top combat trainer

in Scandinavia,
but thanks for the tip.

(CHUCKLES)

Noted.

Okay.

(LAUGHS)

All right.

(♪♪♪)

Oh, hello!

(CHUCKLES)

We're making česnica,
Christmas bread.

Would you like to learn?

I would love to.

This is a bread for sharing,
you know?

We place different
objects inside.

Then, on the Christmas day,
everyone tears off a piece.

Oh, Hunter,
did you get a splinter?

- Uh.
- Oh.

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

(CHUCKLING)

Right here.

- There you are.
- Thanks.

The wood is for happiness.

And I put it here.

A bean is for plentiful harvest.

And whoever find a coin
will be blessed

with good luck
for the coming year.

(CHEERFUL MUSIC PLAYING)

Here.

Yes, that's it.

(GASPS)

Drop the flour!

Last one outside is a turkey.

(CHUCKLING)

(DOOR OPENS)

(LAUGHTER)

(CHUCKLES)

(SCREAMING, LAUGHING)

(♪♪♪)

Oh!

(SCREAMING, LAUGHING)

That's it.

(FIRE CRACKLING)

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Well, surely this would be
perfect for your sizzle reel.

Very funny.

Actually, I didn't
bring my phone.

Why not?

I guess I didn't want anything
blocking my view.

I would like to take a moment
to thank Hunter

for looking after our community.

For many years, you have
embraced our tradition

and shared our culture
with visitors.

And now, you helped
Ms. Ivy with a movie.

Oh, it's not a movie yet.

(CHUCKLES)

In words of the King,
"Thank you so much."

So, Hunter, Ivy, we want to
bring a small piece

of your home to you.

♪ We wish you
a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you
a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you
a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a Happy New Year ♪

♪ We wish you
a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you
a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you
a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a happy... ♪

(ROMANTIC CHRISTMAS
MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

(FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

After an incredible evening
giving gifts

to the community,

Joy and Alexander stand
at her cabin door.

A moment lingers in the air.

But scared of her feelings,
Joy retreats inside.

Regretting her hesitation,
she rushes back out,

only to find Alexander
already gone,

lost to the snow-covered night.

- Merry Christmas!
- Merry Christmas!

Hey!

RACHEL: (ON PHONE)Are you wearing a Santa hat?

And is that
an ugly Christmas sweater?

RACHEL: (ON PHONE)Who are you
and what have you done

with Ivy Allen?

(CHUCKLES)

Is it weird?

I feel more like myself
than ever before.

Oh, it's really good
to see you happy again.

(KNOCKING ON DOOR)

RACHEL: (ON PHONE)Who's that?

Is that Hunter?

(CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING)

I'll call you later.

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ Hurry home
and come around here ♪

♪ I really love
this time of year ♪

♪ Making plans to get together ♪

♪ Memories that will
last forever ♪

♪ Sharing laughter
and sharing joy ♪

♪ Everyone is singing,
all the girls and boys ♪

♪ Some kind of magic
is in the air ♪

♪ To make a special moment
we can share ♪

♪ The snow is falling
deep outside ♪

♪ The day is almost done ♪

♪ Come inside
and don't be shy ♪

♪ 'Cause now it's time
to have some fun ♪

♪ Christmas ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ It's Christmas ♪

♪ And I want to share
this Christmas with you ♪

♪ Christmas ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ It's Christmas ♪

♪ And I want to share
this moment with ♪

♪ Christmas ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ It's Christmas ♪

♪ And I want to share
this Christmas with you ♪

♪ Christmas ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ It's Christmas ♪

♪ And I want to share
this moment with you ♪

♪ Christmas ♪

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ It's Christmas ♪

(♪♪♪)

Oh.

It's Sirogojno style.

From one creative woman
to another.

Thank you.

All of you.

Thank you.

♪ With you ♪

(BOTTLE CLINKS)

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

New beginnings?

Hm.

Perhaps, it's time.

(CONTEMPLATIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

Uh.

(FOOTSTEPS)

(DOOR SHUTS)

(♪♪♪)

We planted this tree for Mila.

I can't believe
how much it's grown.

You know, I can't remember
the last time

I spent Christmas with family.

I mean,
I know they're your family,

they're not mine.

Well, everyone's
loved having you.

I read your pitch, by the way.

It's great.

You like it?

Oh, I loved it.

But I think the reason
you're struggling

with the ending is because

Joy isn't being honest
with herself.

Alexander is clearly in love
with her,

but it's like she's not ready
to receive it.

You're right.

Totally.

Uh.

But I can't see
how to get there,

how to find their happy ending.

Well, I'm sure
you'll figure it out.

When there's a will--

There's a way.

You know, I think coming here
has been

one of the most impulsive
and the craziest...

(CHUCKLES)

(CONTEMPLATIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

But the best decision
I've ever made.

I almost don't want
to go back home.

Yeah, but you have to.

What?

Your life is in America.

Oh, yeah.

Of course.

(♪♪♪)

(PHONE RINGING)

Take it.

(BEEP)

Hi, Wendy.

How can I--

WENDY: (ON PHONE)Ivy.

Just checking in.

How's Christmas in Serbia
coming along?

Is that real snow?

(CHUCKLES)

I think this movie is gonna be
something really special.

Extraordinary?

Sure, but in a real kind of way.

- And Hunter?
- He loves it.

And he's been such a huge help.

But he made it perfectly clear
his acting days are over,

and I totally respect that.

But I still think this movie
is gonna be great.

Even better if we cast
an authentic Serbian

as the lead.

Send me the pitch
and the sizzle.

Tonight.

Okay, but I don't have...

(BEEP)

...an ending.

(SURPRISING MUSIC PLAYING)

What do you mean
dad's acting days are over?

No, I didn't--

Is he famous?

No.

Well, maybe at one point.

He never opens up
about the past.

But I promised your dad
I wouldn't say anything.

We just want to know
who our dad is, please.

(SIGHS)

Well, he was the star
of my first ever movie,

When You Believe in Christmas.

And somehow, it became
this huge success.

And I think a lot of it
had to do with your dad.

Now, I came here to convince him
to star in my next movie.

But he doesn't want to do it.

And that's okay.

It wasn't his dream.

But you boys are.

Now, I swore to him
I wouldn't say anything.

That I would keep his past
a secret.

But why?

Secrets are bad.

He just wants to protect you.

Will he be angry?

Will he send you away?

(SIGHS)

I don't know.

Maybe.

But I can't lie to him.

But he lied to us.

Don't go, please.

Dad doesn't need to know.

We can keep it between us.

(CHUCKLES)

I don't think so.

Please.

Uh.

Boys, bedtime!

Please, Ivy.

Come on, you guys.

I'll think about it.

(STOMPING)

(♪♪♪)

(KNOCKING IN BACKGROUND)

(SCRAPING)

(CONTEMPLATIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

Mladen.

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

Not since Christmas.

I've been knocking on her cabin
for a few days now

and she's not there.

Surely, she won't miss
the charity lunch tomorrow.

What did you do?

Nothing.

(SIGHS)

Ivy said she didn't want
to go back home

and I told her she should.

Hunter.

- (SIGHS)
- I know.

But our lives are
on different sides of the world.

Clearly, it won't work out.

She knows that.

How do you feel about Ivy?

Truly?

I think...

she's amazing.

Well,

you have done
so much for this town,

for your sons, and for Mila.

You deserve a second chance
at happiness, my son.

(♪♪♪)

You're my best customer
this week.

Who are you hiding from?

I'm not hiding.

(SIGHS)

I let someone down that
I really care about.

And I'm scared if I come clean
I'm gonna lose him forever.

(UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING)

You know, I watched last night
this crazy movie.

A young elf is told
by a wise space alien that

honesty is always the answer.

Even if it may cost you
everything.

That sounds familiar.

Sugarplum had a good heart.

I know you do, too.

(♪♪♪)

(SNOW FALLING)

(CONTEMPLATIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

(SIGHS)

(♪♪♪)

(♪♪♪)

(SERBIAN MUSIC PLAYING)

(LYRICS IN SERBIAN)

Mayor Denis.

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

Thank you so much for coming.

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

(LYRICS IN SERBIAN)

(ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

(SIGHS)

Hi.

Hi.

Ms. Ivy, I'm so happy
you're here.

Please, take a seat.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER
IN BACKGROUND)

I have prepared you
all the Serbian specialties.

We have kulen, slanina, turšija,
cevapi, pastry.

And this we call, "urnebes".

I call it, "Marko's spread".

(CHUCKLES)

It is a taste sensation.

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

Enjoy.

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

- Look, I have something I--
- I have something I--

You first.

No, you go.

I'm sorry
if I did something wrong.

I didn't mean that
I didn't want you here.

You didn't do anything wrong.

After Mila died, I thought
I was meant to be alone.

But being here with you,
you brought out parts of me

that I'd forgotten
were even there.

You're fearless,
kind, determined.

You make the world brighter,
better.

Someone's got to
put that in a movie.

(CHUCKLES) If this is a pep talk
to get me back into acting...

It's not.

I'm not interested in Hunter
the actor anymore.

I'm just really enjoying
getting to know

Hunter the person.

Mm.

Now that's a taste sensation.

Marko, you gotta
give me the recipe.

Thank you.

(IVY CHUCKLES)

You're right.

This is amazing.

Right?

(CHUCKLES)

Also, try that.

Sold to Mayor Denis.

A year of coffee
at Katerina's Cafe.

(APPLAUSE)

And that concludes the auction
for this evening.

(APPLAUDING & CHEERING)

I just want to thank everyone
for your contributions.

We now stand at 180,000 dinar.

That's just short of our goal,
but I couldn't be more grateful.

As I'm sure will all the people
helped by

Mila's Christmas Angels.

Now please, enjoy the party.

(APPLAUDING & CHEERING)

(SERBIAN MUSIC PLAYING)

I can't believe you organized
everything yourself.

The fundraising, the management.

You know you'd make
a great movie producer.

"You can't put the baby
in the corner."

- Dirty Dancing.
- Yes!

Oh, no, no, no, no, no.

- I'm not much of a dancer.
- I don't know.

I seem to remember at theWhen You Believe wrap party,

you led the entire crew
to the choreography

of Jingle Bell Rock
from Mean Girls.

That was a long time ago.

- Uh-huh.
- Mm-hmm.

(LYRICS IN SERBIAN)

(♪♪♪)

Okay, Casanova.

(CHUCKLES)

Hunter, I need to
tell you something.

- (PHONE RINGING)
- Ivy, is this your phone?

Uh.

Take it.

(BEEP)

Well, well, well.

If it isn't my very own
Christmas Greta Gerwig.

Wendy, I'm just
in the middle of something.

WENDY: (ON PHONE)You will never guess
where we are.

We're here.

We're in Serbia!

Ivy!

Have you tried these
Licidersko cookie things?

They are so good.

(MUNCHES)

(SCOFFS)

(COMEDIC MUSIC PLAYING)

This place is so quaint.

Ivy, I loved your pitch so much,

I just had to come out
and see it for myself.

You know,
it's a shame about Hunter.

Would have been a buzz reuniting
the OG When You Believe team.

But, Freddie here is
really excited about

the new role.

But I said that an authentic
Serbian actor would--

Oh, also, we have just signed
the sponsorship deal

for the new toy, uh...

What is it? It's like a--

Pop and lock panda.

That's the one.

Okay, so we gotta work out a way
to weave that into the story.

I know.

What if Freddie's best friend
is the panda?

I mean, that's extraordinary.

So, the farmer's best friend
is a CGI panda?

Dancing panda.

Like... (IMITATES DANCE)

Pop.

(IMITATES GROWL) Yes!

(CHUCKLES)

Come on, tell me
that wouldn't go viral.

A dancing panda?

Seriously?

Honey, this is
the movie business.

But I mean, you know,
if we're not on the same page,

you could always end
the contract

with Holly Jolly TV.

With no hard feelings,
of course.

I'll make it work.

Amazing.

Oh, and great job
on finding this place.

I mean, with the labor cost,

we could pay people
next to nothing.

(DOOR OPENS, SHUTS)

Hello?

So, I just wanted
to update you on Wendy.

We've had to make
a few amendments,

but I still feel
really confident

we can make this work.

We?

So we're still a team then?

Of course, we are.

(SIGHS)

A dancing panda?

(SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING)

Oh.

Hunter, I have to deliver
a movie that Wendy wants.

- I don't have a choice.
- There's always a choice.

But doesn't matter now.

The mayor's pulled
Zlatibor support.

- Movie's done.
- What?

Yeah, he overheard how you were
gonna exploit local workers.

(SCOFFS) I mean,
after everything.

But I didn't. That wasn't me.

Take some responsibility, Ivy.

You sold us out,
because you're too scared

to stand up for yourself.

Working for Holly Jolly TV
is my dream.

And that dream
is suffocating you.

Can't you see that?

You think this is really
what your dad wanted?

For you to use people
and then lie to them?

Don't talk to me about my dad.

You're the one who's lied
to your sons

their entire life.

All they ever wanted to know
was who their dad is.

How do you know that?

You told them?

I asked one thing of you, Ivy.

One.

Oh, come on, Hunter. Wait.

Safe travels back to New York.

(♪♪♪)

(DOOR OPENS, SHUTS)

I mean, who does he think he is?

He might have a point.

What?

Ivy, every movie
we've ever worked on together

has started out with your
brilliant original idea.

And then Wendy comes
along with her,

"It must be extraordinary."

And suddenly, I'm sourcing
a Jack Black lookalike

for a rip-off of the holiday.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC PLAYING)

When I first got the contract
with Holly Jolly TV,

my dad was so proud.

I just don't wanna let him down.

You could never.

This dream is everything.

Without it,
I don't know who I am.

You've been holding on to
your memories of Holly Jolly,

but the network's changed.

Sure, Wendy's films sell,
but they're not you.

Your Christmas in Serbia,
it has heart.

You understand
how to tell stories that

don't shy away from
all the messy parts

that make us human.

It's about that feeling
you leave people with

long after the credits roll.

So don't lose sight
of who you are.

Because it's you, Ivy.

It's you that's extraordinary.

(♪♪♪)

Ah.

We didn't need Serbia anyway.

You can think of another idea.

(WENDY SLURPS)

No.

I've made up my mind.

(CUP CLINKS)

Ivy.

You are our most
profitable asset.

I'm just trying to push you.

You know, I really do think
you could be extraordinary.

I know.

But not with you.

You know, Holly Jolly used
to mean something to families.

(♪♪♪)

(CHAIR CREAKS)

(FOOTSTEPS)

Maybe it's you
that's lost your touch.

(SCOFFS)

What did I miss?

(DOOR OPENS, SHUTS)

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

The star.

Yes.

Where did you find it?

(LEAVES SMUSHING)

Hunter?

Hunter.

What's wrong?

(SPEAKS SERBIAN)

Ivy told the boys
about the movie.

It's over.

(SMACKS)

Ow!

It was about time.

Those boys were just
one click away

from finding out online.

And then how would you
explain yourself?

I just don't want the boys
to see it and decide

that's the life
they want to lead.

It's just too much pressure.

Children will choose
their own path in life

no matter what the parents want.

You think I wanted
my Mila moving to L.A.

and marrying an actor?

(CONTEMPLATIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

(HUNTER SIGHS)

It's just the fact
that she lied to me.

To all of us.

You know, Ivy.

Does this really seem like
something she'd do?

Maybe I didn't know Ivy
as well as I thought.

(HELENA SIGHS)

Why don't we go into town
for New Year?

Might cheer you up.

Yes, please.

Yeah, I think I'll pass.

But-- but you should go
and take the boys.

Have fun.

Come.

(SIGHS)

(LEAVES SMUSHING)

(♪♪♪)

(FOOTSTEPS)

Woah, woah, woah,
what's all this?

If you're not going out,
neither are we.

(SIGHS)

Boys, all that's ever mattered
to me was protecting you both.

I'm sorry I kept
so much from you.

We just want you to be happy.

I love you both so much.

Love you, too, dad.

Love you, too, dad.

Can we watchWhen You Believe in Christmas?

- Here with me right now?
- Mm-hmm.

Sure.

I'd like that.

I'll get the snacks.

No, I will!

(STOMPING)

(CHUCKLES)

(♪♪♪)

(PLOP)

(FOOTSTEPS)

(OPENS DOOR)

(STOMPING)

(OPENS DOOR)

(DOOR CREAKS)

(FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYING)

So...

You're leaving?

Thank you both for coming.

I wouldn't have blamed you

if you never wanted
to speak to me again.

There are two sides
to every coin.

And Marko, I'm sorry
I couldn't write

that part for you I promised.

Your friendship means more to me
than any part.

Hmm.

Now after tasting
the best of Serbia,

I wanted to give you both
a little slice of America.

(LID CLANKS)

Oh!

Apple pie.

You must give me the--

Ah! Already in there.

(CHUCKLES)

And what about Hunter?

(SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING)

Strange, no?

Each man's life touches
so many other lives.

And when he's gone,
he leaves a big hole.

Does he not?

It's a wonderful life.

Yeah, it really is.

(♪♪♪)

Safe travels, Ms. Ivy.

Mm.

Oh.

(LAUGH)

A message to the North Pole.

Milk and cookies
on Christmas Eve.

Kind stranger.

A warm hug.

Magic is always possible
when you believe in Christmas.

And you believe in love.

"Dear Hunter, I'm so sorry
for breaking your trust.

I never intended to hurt anyone.

Especially,
not you and your family,

whose unending kindness
has helped me find

my way back to the person
I was always meant to be.

I hope that one day
you can forgive me.

All my love, Ivy."

Great news.

There's been
an anonymous donation

to the Mila's Angels' account.

We've exceeded our goal
and more.

Do you know who it was?

(TAPS)

I've gotta go.

Are you not gonna watch
the movie?

Great thing about these movies,
you can watch them tomorrow.

Real life won't wait.

♪ Coming out of the cold ♪

♪ I'm coming out of the cold ♪

♪ From the sidewalk,
I see the goal ♪

♪ I'm coming out of the cold ♪

♪ I'm coming out of the cold ♪

♪ I'm coming out of the cold ♪

♪ From the sidewalk,
I feel the goal ♪

♪ I'm coming out of the cold
to Christmas at home ♪

(♪♪♪)

♪ Christmas at home ♪

♪ I ring the doorbell
and hold my breath ♪

♪ I'm so close now,
just one more step ♪

♪ In the arms of my family ♪

♪ Beautiful as can be ♪

You know, a great writer
once gave me a line.

That magic is always possible
when you believe in Christmas

and you believe in love.

(ROMANTIC MUSIC PLAYING)

Hunter...

The donation.

You didn't have to.

I wanted to.

The things I said
about your dad.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean it.

It's not true.

It was.

Wendy was just using me.

She knew I was scared
of disappointing him.

Well, I've been scared, too.

Of moving on.

You were right.

I love organizing.

I love planning.

I love this area.

I know the language.

I think I want to be a producer.

I want to produce our movie.

But Christmas in Serbia is done.

- Mayor Denis--
- He supports us.

But our version.

I know it won't be easy, but--

Teamwork makes the dream work.

So you're in?

You know, as my producer,

we're gonna have to spend
a lot of time together.

Well, it's a good thing
I quite like

spending time with you.

(UPBEAT CHRISTMAS MUSIC PLAYING)

(FIREWORKS EXPLODING)

♪ Now, it's that time of year
when magic's in the air ♪

♪ There's so many smiley faces,
love is everywhere ♪

♪ You can hear those carols ♪

When there's a will,
there's a way.

In Serbia, family is all.

♪ That's when you know
it's time for Christmas ♪

And cut!

- (RINGING IN BACKGROUND)
- Good job.

You know,
I know it took me a while,

but I'm glad
I finally figured it out.

What?

The happy ending.

(UPLIFTING MUSIC PLAYING)

(♪♪♪)

(♪♪♪)

(♪♪♪)