Animal lover Todd McCray (Noel Fisher) is mentally-challenged. He finds and takes care of wounded wild animals. The local animal shelter is asking for volunteers to foster dogs while the staff is away for the holidays. Todd's parents (Bruce Greenwood, Linda Emond) finally agree and he names his dog Christmas.
This is a bit before able-bodied actors were challenged for portraying disabled characters. Nevertheless, Noel Fisher does a fine job. It's a sweet movie... with plenty of animals. Only well after the first act does the movie introduce a wartime PTSD element. I wish they do that a bit sooner and let it simmer more.
This is a bit before able-bodied actors were challenged for portraying disabled characters. Nevertheless, Noel Fisher does a fine job. It's a sweet movie... with plenty of animals. Only well after the first act does the movie introduce a wartime PTSD element. I wish they do that a bit sooner and let it simmer more.