A Wish for Christmas (2016)

In the bustling heart of Chicago's corporate world, Sara Thomas, a reserved junior web designer, finds herself wilting under the shadows of her superiors at a renowned marketing company. Despite her passionate creativity, Sara's voice remains unheard, her ideas frequently pilfered by her audacious boss, Dirk Tyson, while her best friend and colleague, Molly, continually burdens her with extra work. A silent observer, she remains unnoticed by the company's enigmatic founder and CEO, Peter Williams, to whom she has barely spoken since she started two years ago. The Christmas season, Sara's cherished time of the year, brings an unexpected twist when she receives a magical gift from a mysterious Santa at the company's festive party. This gift promises to grant her deepest desire for forty-eight hours – the courage to assert herself. Initially dismissing the gift as a whimsical Christmas gesture, Sara soon finds the enchanting promise materializing as she starts standing up for herself. This newfound bravado prompts Peter, impressed by her assertiveness, to select her over Dirk for a high-stakes business trip to Seattle. Their mission is to secure a crucial account with the notoriously demanding client, Wilson Taylor. The success of this venture is pivotal to the company's survival. Despite the pressure, Sara agrees, with the condition that she returns to Chicago in time for Christmas with her family. As the clock ticks and the trip unfolds, Sara and Peter encounter a series of hurdles, each revealing more about Peter's personal life and his lost Christmas spirit. Amidst these revelations, Sara must navigate the challenges, use her courage to win over the formidable Taylor, and secure the company's future. Yet, as the end of the magical forty-eight hours approaches, Sara is confronted with an uncertainty of her own. She must decide what her life will look like when the courage fades, and whether her Christmas wish might involve more than just standing up for herself, but also finding a deeper connection with Peter. Will the enchantment of the Christmas season guide her to the answers she seeks or will she discover the magic within herself? Only time will tell in the captivating journey of A Wish for Christmas.

A Wish for Christmas is a drama movie featuring Lacey Chabert and directed by Christie Will.

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