This touching and inspirational film tells the early true-life story of renowned "Painter of Light," Thomas Kinkade.

After coming home from college the Christmas of 1977, Thomas (Jared Padelecki) is shocked to discover that his mother (Academy Award-winner Marcia Gay Harden) is in danger of losing the family cottage to foreclosure.  Guided by his artist friend (Academy Award Nominee Peter O' Toole) and encouraged by his neighbors and family, Thomas accepts a job painting a heartfelt Christmas mural of his hometown, a pivotal work which motivates him to begin the art career that has since touched the lives of millions.

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Returning home from college one Christmas, young artist Thomas Kinkade (Jared Padalecki) is dismayed to learn that attempts to promote local tourism have failed and his mother (Marcia Gay Harden) is dangerously close to losing the family cottage to foreclosure. Inspired by his mentor, Glen (Peter O'Toole), a famous artist who lives next door, Thom accepts a job painting a mural of his small, idyllic hometown. With Glen's help, Thom not only discovers his calling as the Painter of Light(tm) but also helps the town rediscover the true spirit of Christmas in this nostalgic, humorous and heartwarming true story destined to become a holiday classic.