Under the faded neon lights behind Los Angeles’s glittering streets, Christmas never looks quite like it does on postcards. This blend of comedy and drama from Sean Baker begins with the rage of Sin-Dee, who learns she’s been cheated on the very day she’s released from prison. Together with her friend Alexandra, the duo turns the city upside down, finding themselves trapped in the chaos of a hectic day spent on crowded streets and in laundromats. Set in the outskirts of California as the Mediterranean sun fades, this quest transforms into an absurd and melancholic urban symphony by the end of the day. The eerie rhythm of the back alleys, combined with the characters’ tireless energy, draws the viewer into a Christmas tale unlike any other.