Rocco Gismondi

Peter Soffel ist der engstirnige Direktor eines entlegenen amerikanischen Gefängnisses in der Zeit um die Jahrhundertwende. Seine Frau Kate, die den Häftlingen aus der Bibel vorliest, verliebt sich eines Tages unsterblich in den zum Tode verurteilten Häftling Ed Biddle. Sie verlässt Mann und Kinder, verhilft Ed und seinem Bruder Jack zur Flucht und begleitet sie durch eine winterliche Schneewüste.

Darcy has always worked hard to prove herself and be successful on her own terms, even choosing to start her own company, rather than work with her father. Returning to her hometown for Christmas, Darcy reconnects with an old rival, restaurant owner Luke, and they are forced to plan a charity event together. As Darcy spends time with her family and Luke, she starts to realize what matters most in life and sets out to mend her relationship with her father, and possibly fall in love.