Storyline

Good Samaritan Sarah Fitzpatrick has a fatal accident just before Christmas, and finds herself in the lobby before the gates of Heaven. Certain that she will be let in, she is shocked to find that her name is not on the reservation list. However, she is granted the chance to return to Earth as an "angel in training" with the requirement to help a soul in need. Sarah has the 12 days before Christmas to secure her place on the list leaving her in the race for her after-life.

Plot Keywords

christmas, rescue, life, help, portland oregon, christmas tree, christmas eve, character name in title

Short Review

This is one of the better made for television Christmas movies I've seen, it has some clever dialogue, good acting (especially Kathleen Rose Perkins as angel Daphne). That being said the main character, Lindsey Gort's Sarah is not a nice person (note: that's not the intention, I think she's supposed to be charming): she's vain, superficial, a workaholic, and seems only to help others to get something out of it. The purpose of the movie is hoping she's capable of one giving act (allowing the man who's heart she broke get on with his life with someone he loves - how generous) which ultimately keep her from rotting in purgatory for eternity. The problem is the entire story is further ruined by the ending. Watch it, but you'll want to pretend it never happened.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership

2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 9.99, Rent: 2.99] [HDX - Buy: 14.99, Rent: 3.99]