Twice Upon a Christmas (2001) Movie Script

Once upon a Christmas,

Santa and Mrs. Claus

lived happily at the north pole

with their two daughters,

rudolfa, who was naughty,

and Kristin, who was nice...

But all was not well.

Santa, fearing that people

had lost the Christmas spirit,

was making plans to retire,

and rudolfa, seeing her chance,

hatched a plan

to ruin Christmas forever,

and she almost did,

until Kristin saved the day,

resurrecting Santa's hope

by getting a mortal family

to embrace

the true spirit of Christmas,

and, along the way,

she fell in love

with this family,

widowed dad, bill,

and his children,

Kyle and Brittany.

Thus, Kristin sacrificed

her own immortality

and all memory of who she was

to save Christmas

and foil

rudolfa's sinister plan,

but that was last year,

and this

istwice upon a Christmas.

[ ♪♪ ]

As usual...Incredible.

Control yourself.

I remember

when you taught Kristin

to do that.

It seems such a long time ago

since we last saw her.

Yes,

but she's very happy

where she is.

Yes, I suppose she is.

That's very true.

[ Deejay ]:

Happy holidays, willowbrook.

It's christmastime in Oregon

again,

42 degrees downtown.

Here's another song to put you

in that Christmas spirit.

[ ♪♪ ]

Can I please have the tape?

Okay,

now, hold still, Kyle.

Thank you, Brittany.

I just want to make sure

Brittany's next.

Oh, definitely, Kyle.

That's how the game works.

We wrap up you,

and then you get to wrap up

someone else.

I saw that.

[ Telephone ringing ]

Truce, truce, truce.

Hello?

Hey, brit. It's daddy.

Hi, daddy.

Ask him when he thinks

he'll be home.

When will you be home?

I've got two more meetings,

so...I guess about 7:00.

Honey, can Kristin

hear you?

No.

Okay.

Do you think she knows anything?

I don't think so.

And Kyle hasn't said anything,

right?

For a change, no.

You know what? I have to go.

See you later. Bye.

What was that

all about?

Nothing.

You know, Kristin,

it's not that easy

to surprise dad.

Believe me. I've tried.

You know,

he's been so busy with work.

I bet he's probably

forgotten all about it.

Rachel's dad

doesn't celebrate birthdays

anymore.

His last birthday cake

had so many candles on it,

it set off

the smoke alarms.

You should always

celebrate your birthday.

It's such

an important day.

It reminds US of the miracle

each one of US is,

all the special

things

that come together and make you,

you.

It has nothing to do

with how old you are.

It's about how wonderful

life is.

Maybe you should talk

to Rachel's dad.

Man, what happened

in here?

Small paper fight,

uncle Johnny.

Why didn't you call me?

Ow.

Hey, no paper fights

without me.

Paper cut!

What are you looking at?

I hate this!

And you,

you had better give Santa

a good report

on the job I've been doing.

Santa...

That old man

is going to kill me.

Look at me.

I'm a wreck.

First, I have to Polish

all the ribbon

on the presents,

and then I have to clean up

after all of those birds.

Seven swans a-swimming,

six geese a-laying,

four calling birds,

three French hens,

two stinking turtle doves,

and that partridge

in that rotten pear tree.

It's too much...

It's dad.

It's dad. Shh.

I'm here.

Here I am, dad.

I...whoo, I'm working away,

just like you told me to.

Yes, I can see.

Whew.

Almost done, don't you think?

I hope you've learned something

from doing all these chores.

Oh, I have.

I really, really have.

And what is it

that you've learned,

rudolfa?

Well, I've learned

that ribbon is only shiny

if you buff it...A lot.

Yes. What else?

Those birds eat way too much.

Have you learned your lesson,

rudolfa?

Lesson?

Yeah, don't get caught.

That's the lesson.

I'm sorry. What was that?

Oh, yes, I did.

I learned a lesson.

Definitely.

Are you sorry

for what you did

last year?

I'm very, very, very sorry.

Very well, then.

I release you

from all further chores.

Oh, thank you, thank you,

thank you, daddy.

Oh, thank you,

and I'll be good.

I really will, dad.

Well, you're going

to have to be.

I'm going to need

your help this year

with Kristin gone.

I'm here.

I'm the one

that stayed loyal

to the pole,

and to you.

No, no, no,

I didn't go anywhere.

I was happy

just being here

with you and mother.

Yes, it's true.

You did stay here.

You stayed here,

even though you wanted

to turn Christmas day

into Christmas fools' day!

Well, yeah,

but that's all behind US now,

right?

Well, it's going

to have to be.

You're going to have to

do some of the duties

that were Kristin's.

Well, of course.

I'll have to

take her place

in some things.

I'll be happy to.

Filling Kristin's shoes

is a difficult task.

That's because she's got

such big feet.

I'm sorry.

What was that?

Oh, I said, um...

It's a challenge

I hope I can meet.

Well, you have no choice.

We're behind again

this year.

I just can't seem

to get organized.

Well, we're beginning

right away,

so get yourself ready.

Oh, don't worry.

I'll be ready.

You can bet I'll be ready.

Guys...

♪ We wish you

a happy birthday ♪

♪ we wish you

a happy birthday ♪

♪ we wish you a happy birthday

and many more years ♪♪

Well, that's a new one.

Come on, dad.

Blow out the candles.

Okay.

Whoo!

I'll go get the presents.

This looks fantastic, Kristin.

I'll say. Where's

everyone else's piece?

Here you go.

Whoa.

Okay, open them.

Okay.

Do I see a gift here

from Kristin?

Mine is the one

with the green bow.

You know, I'm sure

it's a wonderful present,

but it's not the one

I'm looking for.

Scoot your chair back a little

from the table.

Okay.

Like this?

A little more, I think.

Okay.

Great.

Are you okay, bill?

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Now, the gift

that I'm looking for from you

is...is really just one word,

just "yes."

I'm asking you to marry me,

and by "me," I mean "we,"

obviously.

Oh, bill.

It's beautiful.

Did you two know about this?

I helped pick out the ring.

It's wonderful...

And you two...

Oh, I love you so much.

I love you, bill.

Am I going to get the gift

that I'm looking for?

I'm sorry, bill.

No, I...I can't.

Excuse me.

Well, who wants cake, huh?

You don't want

to be our mom?

Of course I do,

sweetheart.

I don't want anything

else in the world.

Then tell me why,

Kristin,

because

I don't understand.

It's me.

Don't you know

how much I've wanted

this moment?

How can I be your wife

and be here for the kids

if I don't know who I am?

Okay, so maybe

I'll try to call

the nanny agency again

and see

what happens.

I've called them again,

and they still have no record

of me

ever being registered there,

and I don't know

who else to call.

I have no information

to start with,

no hometown, no anything.

We know everything

we need to know about you now.

You are a warm, wonderful,

loving woman

who I love,

who we love,

and who we need,

Kristin,

and want in our lives

forever,

and, you know,

you don't have a memory

of who you were

when you came in our front door,

and I don't care,

and whatever you were

before then,

it just doesn't make

a difference

to me or the kids.

Yeah, we don't care

who you are.

He means

that we know you

and love you

already.

But it makes a difference to me.

I mean, tonight,

you had a birthday,

and, Kyle, you have one,

August 24th,

and Brittany,

march 11th.

Can you tell me

when my birthday is?

I don't even know

how to drive a car.

I mean,

how is that possible?

Where did I live

that I never learned

how to drive?

Hey, I'll be learning

in a couple of years.

I'll drive you around.

Everything here is so wonderful,

but, lately,

finding out

has seemed

more and more important.

I mean, face it.

Have you ever met

anyone like me,

someone who knows nothing

about her past?

Let's just

make a deal.

A deal?

A deal.

You give me

my "yes,"

and I promise you

that before we get married,

we'll find out all about you.

What if we don't like

what we find?

I can't imagine that.

You know,

I haven't told you this before,

but, somehow, I feel

like there's

something different,

but what if it turns out

that I have a really weird past?

What if I did

something terrible,

and that's why

I can't even remember who I am?

Kristin,

I promise you, we won't.

There's no way that you could be

the person you are now

and then to have been

something completely different

before,

and no matter what,

nothing will ever change

the way I feel about you.

It's not going to happen.

Is that my "yes"?

Yes.

Oh...

We're going to get married,

and we're going to live

happily ever after.

Just like in the fairy tales?

Oh, yeah,

just like in all the stories

of make-believe.

Oh.

If you want

driving lessons,

I'll make them

one of your

Christmas presents.

Wow.

We'd better go finish dessert

before uncle Johnny does.

I heard that.

Too late.

We have find out, Kyle.

We have to help her.

Wahoo, are you in there?

No. I'm not here.

We have work to do.

All the elves

that helped you out last time

got into too much trouble.

No cookies for three months!

Do you know what I've suffered?

Do you know

what I've been through?

Making reindeer-poo pies?

Close enough,

and now

I'm going to get my revenge.

Ooh, I don't think

revenge is allowed

at the north pole.

I'll make it

worth your while.

Get a hammer and a chisel

and come with me.

All those years

of trying to get rid of her,

and she did it on her own.

She left of her own free will,

went to be with that family,

the morgans.

Well, goodbye, Ms. Perfect.

You're now Ms. Mortal,

and that is going to make it all

so much easier.

Well, do you know what makes it

even better?

Somebody is finally

going to buy US

some snowblowers?

She doesn't even remember

that she ever lived here,

or that Santa's her father,

I'm her sister,

or that she has any powers.

She's not going to save

the pole.

No, not this year.

Santa wants me to help him.

I'm going to help him,

all right.

The old man is losing it,

and I'm going to

help him lose it for good.

Yes.

This will do.

This is where we'll start.

Here it is.

Good as new...Almost.

It's even better than new.

Yeah.

Kristin...

Yeah?

Would you put it on?

Oh, I'd be honored.

It's our tree now.

Yeah.

We all have so much

to be thankful for,

and Christmas gives US

a moment to remember that,

and to remember

how beautiful it is

that we have each other.

Last Christmas was so great,

Kristin,

because

we got you as our present.

Which is not bad,

as far as presents go.

It's a shame Kristin's

stuff got destroyed.

There was probably some I.D.

That would help US find out

where to start looking

for her past.

You know, Johnny...

What, what, what?

I know, my big mouth...

No, actually,

this time, I think

your big mouth is right.

We all have to do

whatever we can

to help Kristin figure out

where she comes from.

That includes you, right?

Yeah.

I happen to have

some spare time now.

I could launch

an all-out attack

on the cause.

Then go for it.

I'm all over it.

This is

the most important thing now.

Remember this?

Kristin's.

Yes.

She was so young when

you gave that to her.

It seems so long ago.

It was

a long time ago.

What do you think she's doing

right now?

Probably the same thing

we're doing,

decorating the tree.

Here's rudolfa's doll.

I'm still not quite sure

why she did that to it.

You know,

it's amazing how two children

can be so completely different.

Yes, isn't it?

Can't we let Christmas be

this year?

Let it be?

Why should I let it be?

Go.

I was never any good

at Christmas, anyway,

and look,

it's everywhere.

I'm drowning

in it.

Go.

What else is there to do

at the north pole

if you're no good

at Christmas?

Can't you go

any faster?

Not by myself.

I'd be happy

to help,

but my hands

have been worked to the bone

by Santa

and all the chores.

Look at that nail.

Go.

Smaller pieces,

wahoo.

They have to fit

into the mail.

Go.

Keep going.

You're getting there.

Where is "there"?

Did she live there?

Did she live--

yeah. Did she ever live there?

Yeah, I can send you

a picture.

Yeah, I'm looking for a Kristin.

K-r-i-s...

No, no, no, not Kathy, not Kyla,

not Karla.

No, Kristin claus.

Well...

No, I'm not trying

to sell anything.

Are you sure?

This is really important.

She's going to be our mom.

Okay. Thanks.

Well,

I'd better check my list...

Twice.

Oh, I could have sworn

there was a professional

video camera here.

Perhaps over here...

But I'm sure

there was a camera here

somewhere.

Well, he said he would be here.

Before or after

my hernia?

Wahoo,

turn that thing on

and see if it works.

Oh, Mr. Glitch,

I'm delighted you came.

You got me here. What?

Well, you're the absolute best

at electronics,

and we need your expertise.

Normally, I fix them

so they don't work.

Yes,

and you do that so wonderfully,

but doesn't that mean

that you know

how to make things work

as well?

If there was something in it

for you...

Like what?

Oh, I know--

a no-money-back guarantee.

Ooh, ooh,

or a nice

nasty little static shock.

Yes, well,

something like that...

Yes, yes, yes.

Ouch.

Are we ready?

Yes, yes.

Cue Rudolf.

Rudolf!

Oh, go see what happened

to that stupid reindeer.

Yes!

I love when things go wrong.

Rudolf won't come out

of the barn.

Never work with animals...

[ Banging ]

Ow, ow, ow!

No, stop, Rudolph.

Please, stop.

Ow, ow, ow.

Or elves.

Wahoo, get back in here

so we can get this

thing finished.

He won't come out.

All right, everybody.

Can we do this?

Okay, okay.

Roll it.

Oh, wait, wait, wait.

What about the snow?

Great.

Well,

now we have to start all over.

♪ Hello, my friends

rudolfa here ♪

♪ with the ultimate

in Christmas cheer ♪

♪ a perfect gift

yes, it's true ♪

♪ I'm not a person

who would lie to you ♪

♪ and because it is the season

Christmas spirit is my goal ♪

♪ just for that very reason

I am selling the north pole ♪

♪ pay what you can

don't think twice ♪

♪ we don't care

about the price ♪

♪ isn't that nice? ♪

♪ Buy a piece of the pole ♪

That's right.

For a limited time,

you, too,

can own a piece of the pole,

the north pole.

Yes, it's true.

Is there a better gift

for everyone

on your Christmas list

than this?

Each piece is taken

from right here

at Santa's own village.

We want everyone

to have that warm feeling

that one or two or more

of these actual pieces

of the north pole

can bring.

It's the ultimate keepsake,

really,

an honest-to-goodness memory

that you can treasure forever.

♪ So order now

it's time to buy ♪

♪ we are carrying

a big supply ♪

♪ don't delay

they won't last ♪

♪ they're very popular

and going fast ♪

♪ these pieces

that are genuine ♪

♪ real Santa's village bricks ♪

♪ each guaranteed

and certified ♪

♪ no lies, no fakes, no tricks ♪

♪ pay what you can

don't think twice ♪

♪ we don't care

about the price ♪

♪ isn't that nice? ♪

♪ Buy a piece of the pole ♪

♪ now you can own

your own piece of the pole ♪♪

Our operators are waiting

to take your call.

That would be so perfect

for Kristin.

What would?

I just saw

the weirdest commercial.

Yeah? What?

They're selling off

real pieces

of the north pole.

You send in

what you want,

and they send you

a chunk of brick,

it looked like.

It's a perfect gift for Kristin,

and she hasn't really

been into it this year,

like something's wrong

with Christmas.

I know.

She was so into Christmas

last year...

So these are authentic pieces

of the north pole?

Maybe dad will want one.

Probably.

Hey, maybe

we should get a bunch.

So I guess I'm wondering

that even though we haven't

turned up anything yet,

maybe can go ahead,

make some plans

for the wedding.

Mm. Yeah.

That would be good.

Um...

What?

I can't ever remember

being at one.

I might need help.

That's okay.

We can hire

a wedding planner--

call around, find out

who some people have used.

It will take the pressure off.

Okay.

You know, there is one thing

we have to be able to tell him.

Mm?

The date.

For the wedding?

We're going to

have to be able

to tell him that.

It could be any time.

I'd like to do it

as soon as possible.

As long as we find out

what we need to find out,

me too.

Okay, so pick.

My favorite day

is Christmas.

That's soon.

Okay.

Lady,

you've got a date.

Good morning, guys.

Oh, yes,

we'll be able to get rid

of a lot of the north pole

this way.

You know, maybe there's a way

to do even better...

Or worse.

How?

Well,

why stop with the buildings?

Why not sell

everything about the north pole?

Santa's own artifacts,

Santa's own possessions,

his clothes...

Get rid of it all.

There'll be nothing left.

There'll be no chance

for a Christmas then.

Santa's going

to notice.

Well, he might.

I have to come up with something

to make him believe

that it's all disappearing

for a reason.

I have it.

But I'm going to need

at least five million

Teddy bears.

Yes, five,

and could you put them

in a bottomless bag, please?

Because they take up less space.

No, that's not all.

What do you have

in the penguin line?

Because I think

they're going to be popular

this year.

Why? Because I'm Santa.

That's why I know.

Why do we have to

go through this every year?

Don't you believe in me?

[ Honking ]

He must be in a hurry.

The light

has been green.

For quite

some time now.

You don't have to

put it in park

every time you stop.

A little Patience, please.

I'm just learning.

Well, learn

how to use the gas pedal!

Hurry up!

Christmas is coming!

All the more reason

for some understanding.

Shall we

try to park?

Ooh, well, that should be fun!

Just put in in reverse

and we'll back into the space.

Just back in.

Good!

You're doing good.

Hey...

Not so fast!

That wasn't right, was it?

Have you ever

driven anything

before?

A reindeer sleigh.

Okay...okay.

I lost my pen.

Oh, I'll get you one.

Thank you.

Parallel parking, fail.

Beautiful!

These will go so quickly.

You've done well.

And remember,

every elf that helps

gets a vacation

anywhere

on the equator,

where it's warm.

Santa never did

that for you,

did he?

My, my, my.

Well, lookee here.

It's Kristin's doll

from when she was a little girl.

It's a shame

she isn't here

to see me dismantle

the pole.

It would make it all

so much more delicious

to see the look of horror

in her eyes

when it's all gone...

Just like she is--gone.

Bye-bye.

Before I begin,

I'd like

to thank bill

for giving me

the opportunity

to really run

with this thing.

That's fine, Johnny.

What we really want to know now

is what you found out.

I went the usual avenues--

social security applications,

hospitals in the area

who might have had a record

of an accident victim

who had lost her memory.

Claus as a surname here,

in the state,

and, in fact,

across the country.

And, of course,

we know it's claus with a "c"

instead of a "k,"

or a final "e."

There's the final "e".

I checked with missing persons

at the local

and federal level.

There was a claus in Portland

that fit the profile,

and a claus in Ohio

that looked pretty good,

but those didn't pan out

as ever having

a Kristin claus in the clan.

They didn't?

No.

So you didn't stop there,

did you, uncle Johnny?

Of course not.

It turns out there is

a whole group of claus's

in a small town in Alaska.

Claus after claus

after claus.

So that's where

you found me?

Well...

Johnny, please, please

what did you find out?

Nothing.

I didn't find one lead

for a Kristin claus.

No school records,

no social security,

no medical records.

It's like the Bermuda triangle

fell into a black hole.

I mean,

if she wasn't sitting here,

I'd tell you

Kristin claus doesn't exist.

In fact, I'll tell you

what I'm going to do,

and I know it sounds crazy,

but I'm going

to investigate this

because I think

Kristin is a clone.

It would really explain so much.

No parents.

No records.

I think she may be

a government experiment....

Or maybe an alien.

It's enough.

That's enough.

Oh...oh, oh.

I don't know why

everyone can't see it.

It's so plain.

What's that, Brittany?

I know who you are.

Ah! You do?

Sure.

It's obvious.

Kristin is Santa's daughter.

Kristin claus.

Santa claus's daughter.

That's why we can't find

any reference of her here.

That's why her favorite colors

are red and green.

She wasn't even born here.

She was born at the north pole.

She lived there

until she came to live with US.

Sweetheart, that's...

That's going to be

pretty hard to prove.

It's just like

uncle Johnny's

clone theory.

Yeah, well,

at least cloning is real.

Who's ever seen Santa claus,

let alone

his daughter?

Oops. Sorry.

Brittany?

It is simple, isn't it?

Christmas is almost

the only thing I know.

And why wouldn't I be

Santa's daughter?

So you believe me?

Everything you said made sense.

I knew you would.

Some things you can't prove.

You've just got to believe.

If you have proof,

you don't need faith.

That's what you mean, right?

Brittany,

I need to be honest with you.

I want to believe you,

but I guess the truth is

that when it comes to something

as important to me as this is,

even for me to believe,

I need some proof.

So you don't believe me either?

The important thing is

is for you to keep believing,

no matter who else

believes or not.

It's the people who believe

who are always

rewarded with the truth.

So you go on believing,

Brittany.

There isn't anything

more important in the world.

Kristin?

Yeah?

You aren't going to leave US,

are you?

Leave?

What gave you that idea?

Because I don't know

what would happen

if we didn't find out

who you are.

You might leave...

And I don't want to lose

my mom again.

Oh, no. That's not right.

What happened to my glasses?

Oh, well.

Don't tell me.

Where did I put the key?

I'm losing everything

these days.

Hello, dad.

Oh, rudolfa.

Did you get the

letters organized?

Oh, yes, dad. I'm on it.

Working all the time.

Constantly.

Relentlessly.

Were you going into

the present room?

I would,

but I seem to have misplaced

the key.

Oh, that isn't like you, dad.

Yes. I know.

I seem to

have misplaced

a number

of things lately--

all kinds

of things.

Mm.

What does that mean?

Oh, I don't know.

Listen, pop,

far be it

for me to say.

Spit it out, rudolfa.

Well, you know,

I remember that I was talking

with father time once

at the summer solstice

barbecue...

Now, what was it he said?

Yes, what did he say?

Oh, yes!

That if Santa

starts to lose things

and the north pole as we know it

kind of begins to disappear...

Yes?

Well, it means

that Santa is being replaced.

Replaced?

Well, I'm Santa claus.

I've been

Santa claus forever.

Yes, well...

Nothing goes on forever.

Well, it has been a long time.

Oh, it couldn't

be, dad.

I mean,

they wouldn't replace you.

Why would they?

I've done

nothing wrong.

Well, you've done

a great job.

Of course you have.

Of course, it is

down to the wire

every year,

rushed,

hanging by a thread,

no, it couldn't be.

It's just

our imagination.

Well, sorry

to interrupt.

I'll see you later.

I've been waiting 15 minutes.

You were 20 minutes early.

I like to be

on time.

You will be

in five more minutes.

He said it won't be

much longer now.

You think this is

going to work?

I know that

this all seems crazy.

I mean, it seems crazy,

but I don't know

what else to try...

I will try anything

that might help.

But you're going to do it, too,

right?

Yeah. Oh yeah.

We are in this together.

Look, the thing is

just to keep an open mind.

I heard about this doctor

from this friend...

Ex-friend of mine...

And it kind of

worked for her.

What do you mean kind of?

Well, my ex-friend,

she went through it,

and found out

more about her real self,

and now she has devoted

the rest of her life to saving

the two-toed

pygmy newt of Borneo

from extinction.

Bill?

Harley?

It's been

a long time.

I've been

out of the country.

Borneo.

And Kristin...How are you?

It's good

to see you, Harley.

Thank you.

You look wonderful.

You both do.

Well, I've got to go.

Oh, are you here to see...

Oh, excellent.

She changed my life.

Bye.

The doctor will see you now.

Well, there's nothing

to be afraid of.

Well, actually,

there's lots to be afraid of.

That's why

I don't leave this room.

But there's nothing

to be afraid of

as far as hypnotism

is concerned.

Now, I believe

we're doing a double?

Yes.

Excellent.

I must warn you

that no one can be sure

what he will find

under past-life hypnosis,

but rest assured

that what you find

is sure to be enlightening.

Shall we begin?

Sure.

Okay.

Now, I'd like you

to just sit back...

And relax.

Gaze at the crystal,

and listen only

to the sound of my voice.

Hear only the sound of my voice.

Hear just my voice

and notice that your feet

and legs are feeling heavy...

And your shoulders

are heavy also,

and let them just rest,

and relax

as you hear my voice...

And even close your eyes

as you listen.

Your eyelids feel heavy.

Relax.

Just relax...

And now you are sleeping...

And you feel free.

It feels like a dream.

And you are free

to look within...

And see...

Well, that's enough for today.

Welcome back.

Well, who'd like

to begin?

Do you want to go?

It was...

It was great.

It was really interesting.

I was...

I was a Roman.

Then I was a...

I was a knight.

And I was a farmer.

I was a pioneer.

And I was this...

Businessman--

old, old-fashioned businessman.

You didn't waste any time,

did you, you busy boy?

Kristin,

did you experience any insights?

I saw myself in the snow.

You saw yourself in the snow?

Yes.

And what else?

Nothing else.

I was in the snow.

Playing in the snow.

It was white

all around me.

I played in the snow.

Well, I must say,

I've never had a reading

like this before.

In terms of an interpretation

of what that is,

I think we can say that snow

is important to your identity.

Ms. Lilly,

if a person has no past,

not just can't remember,

but has none...

Is that possible?

Well, it would be very unusual.

Can a person

just appear out of nowhere?

You have to come

from somewhere.

We just don't know where yet.

Here you are.

You're a real person,

aren't you?

Yes.

Yes, she is.

She is a real person.

Perhaps another session

might reveal more.

Or you might try praying.

Keep moving.

Faster. Faster.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

What?

Well, hello, Donald?

May I call you Donald?

You just did.

Who is this?

You're going to like

what you're about to hear.

What? Like the sound

of me hanging up?

No, no, no. Wait, wait, wait.

You know the

"piece of the pole" campaign?

It's been a huge success...

Yeah, I've heard that.

Well, that's me,

and at the rate

things are selling,

by Christmas Eve,

the north pole will just be

one big vacant lot...

With a tremendous amount

of real estate potential.

I know where you're heading.

You do?

Why would you call me

if you weren't

interested in...

High-rise,

time-share condos.

High-rise,

time-share condos.

Exactly!

Two weeks of Christmas

any time...Year round.

I like it.

You do?

I said that.

Oh, of course you do.

We'll call it

"rudolfa's north pole hotel

and casino".

You mean

"trump's north pole tower".

Something doesn't feel

quite right this year.

What's that?

Christmas.

You know,

something's missing.

Something about it

feels wrong.

Like I feel

something about me

is wrong.

Kristin, I think--

I really think--

it's just--

just the situation.

No, I've been thinking, bill.

I don't want to hurt anyone...

But I don't know

if it good for any of US

for me to be here right now.

Maybe the best thing is

for me to get away for a while.

Kristin, what for?

I don't know.

I seem to know less about myself

than ever before.

I have absolutely

no idea who I am.

I'm beginning to wonder

if I exist at all.

Hey, hey, you exist.

You're here.

I can touch you.

You're real.

We have to face it.

Something

is wrong, bill.

Something is wrong

when uncle Johnny

thinks I'm a clone

or an alien,

and he might

be right.

Maybe if I get away,

I can find out

something about myself,

if that's all

I'm concentrating on.

No, Kristin.

That is not

the answer.

Come on, let's not give up.

Something's going to break.

I know it will.

Leaving's

not going to solve anything.

Stay, okay?

We love you.

And we want you here.

I want you here.

I promise you.

We'll find out

exactly who you are

before Christmas.

I'm trying to believe that.

So believe it.

Where is all this faith

you are always talking about?

Maybe it's time

you had a little faith yourself.

We don't care about the price.

Isn't that nice?

♪ Buy a piece of the pole ♪

And remember,

you can have the north pole

right in the palm of your hand.

♪ So order now

it's time to buy ♪

♪ we are carrying a big supply

♪

♪ don't delay

they won't last ♪

♪ they're very popular

and going fast ♪

♪ these pieces that are genuine

real Santa's village bricks ♪

♪ each guaranteed and certified

no lies, no fakes, no tricks ♪

♪ pay what you can-- ♪

Well,

I've looked and I've looked,

but my glasses aren't here,

nor are

any of the writing utensils

in my office.

And that's not all.

Many of the gifts

from the present room are gone,

and several of my books

are missing.

Well, that is strange.

It would help to explain

some of the other things.

I've noticed

some of the things

from Kristin's room

are missing also.

Kristin's room?

Yes.

And whole sides of buildings

are missing.

So the pole

is disappearing.

Let's not jump

to any conclusions.

But I don't understand

why they don't

want me

to be Santa anymore.

It's true I've been

tardy on occasion,

but I've always

got the job done.

There is something

else as well.

What's that?

Most of your underwear

seems to be missing.

They would do that?

And that's really how I work,

which I guess is a hold-over

from when I was

a junior high school principal.

Which I had to stop.

This just seemed like

the most logical transition.

So, shall we get started?

Of course, you know

that everything

depends upon your colors.

Well, we're getting married

on Christmas day,

so I guess it's pretty much

all about red and green.

Yes, that would be

the "traditional" way to go...

Of course, there are

many different shades

of those colors.

Okay.

How about

one of the shades

that people usually

associate with Christmas?

Yes...

You are the client.

It is you two who are

getting married?

Yeah.

We hope.

You hope?

The retainer is binding.

Can we just

continue, please?

Of course.

Now, how many bridesmaids

are you planning?

Bridesmaids?

I really don't know

that many people.

There's Brittany,

naturally.

And no other

family or friends?

We always planned,

like, a small wedding.

My son, Kyle,

will be the best man.

My mom and dad,

maybe the kids'

uncle Johnny.

No one else on your side?

No family or friends?

No.

Well, why don't we

go into

the social hall?

I'm sure there is something

hat could be done in there.

Great.

Come with me.

Just kind of

go with me here.

I'm seeing

red and white,

maybe a Christmas

tree here.

Kristin?

Bill, if you don't mind

just going ahead,

I'll be right in.

I just need a moment.

Bill?

Coming.

Yes?

Lord, I ask for your help.

I pray for your guidance.

Please show me.

Help me know who I am.

Kristin?

Hey.

I thought you were

going to come help me

in the social hall.

I am. I'm ready.

That's good.

Did something happen?

Did you remember something?

I remembered to have hope.

I remembered to trust.

You know, Christmas is coming,

and I intend to marry you.

I intend to marry you very much.

Then we'd better hurry.

Um...

Did I mention that my parents

are coming in a few days?

No, but I can't wait

to meet them.

Okay.

Very good. Very good.

Here's the contract

from Donald.

Outrageous!

This is not

what I agreed to.

Oh...

Oh, glitch.

What a surprise.

I wasn't expecting

to see you.

Give me a moment

to go fix myself.

No, no, no, no.

Don't bother.

I just came by

to give you my bill.

Bill?

I thought you and I

meant so much more

to each other than that.

I mean, we have

so much in common.

Destruction.

Megalomania.

We both love

to see other people

miserable.

It's true,

you're a fun date,

but I'm global.

You can't keep up.

But can't we try?

Hurry up.

We're running out of time

before Christmas.

Oh, glitch? Glitch?

Whoa. Look at this stuff.

This is really cool.

She's going to love

this stuff.

This is beautiful.

"From daddy to Kristin,

"those who believe

are always rewarded

with the truth."

That's funny.

What?

What's on this doll.

It's the exact same thing

Kristin said to me

the other day,

and it's inscribed "to Kristin."

Yeah, right.

"From daddy

to Kristin."

You know

something weird?

You think I'm right,

don't you?

You know it.

You feel it, too.

Santa's daughter

is in the house.

I'm right, I'm right.

My brother believes me.

It's a miracle.

Right.

Oh, my god,

I'm right!

Calm down.

Let's just say

for a second that I do.

Here's the problem.

What?

We can't tell anybody.

Why not?

'Cause everybody

will think we're crazy.

That's why not.

You're probably right.

No, I'm definitely right.

You swear

you won't tell anybody?

Okay.

It's for everybody's

own good.

I mean, I'm going

to high school next year.

I've got to start planning

my survival,

and telling people

that I live

with Santa's daughter

probably not going to get me off

to the start I need.

But still...

It's the coolest secret

in the history of the world.

You two

are up early.

We have an early

Christmas present for you.

Well,

I think it's better to wait.

We think you'll

want to see this.

Okay.

"To the Kristin

we know and love.

Brittany and Kyle."

That is so sweet,

you guys.

I love you so much.

I'm Kristin.

Kristin claus.

I am Santa's daughter.

I was born and raised

at the north pole.

I'm in charge

of the mail department.

All the letters

from children all over the world

come to me.

I have...

I have powers.

♪ Don't think twice ♪

♪ we don't care

about the price... ♪

I have a sister named "rudolfa".

♪ Buy a piece of the pole ♪

It's not too late.

You can still get

your piece of the pole,

though at this late date,

there isn't much left.

Who knows,

maybe Santa

will have to deliver

your piece or artifact

himself.

After all,

what else is he doing?

Did this come from her?

Yeah.

It came with

a few other pieces

of the pole.

We thought it would be

the perfect gift for you.

Everybody has them.

They're like

the hottest thing.

There must be thousands

of pieces of the pole here...

All over the world.

More like millions.

But what about

the north pole...

If all this stuff is here,

what's left there?

What about my mom and dad?

It's almost Christmas Eve.

How can there be a Christmas

if there is no north pole?

I've got to get back

to the pole.

We have to go now.

We?

Of course "we".

We're a family, right?

We're going together.

Don't you want to go?

Are you kidding?

Go to the north pole?

Let's go!

This is great.

How do we get there?

I remember now.

I remember everything.

I know how to get US there.

Brittany, I am sorry

that I doubted you.

You were right.

It's not proof,

it's faith.

I just needed

more faith.

Oh, but we have to

tell your dad.

I can't wait to tell him.

I know who I am!

Bill!

Honey? Honey, wake up.

Dad, we have

something to tell you.

What, what, what?

What's wrong? What is it?

Hey, did you remember something?

I know, bill.

I know who I am.

That's great.

Who?

Brittany was right

all along.

I'm Kristin claus.

I'm Santa's daughter.

I really am.

That's great.

It all came back to me

when the kids gave me the doll

they got from the north pole.

It's my doll

from when I was small.

That's something.

I'll tell you all about it,

but we have to go.

Okay.

And where are we going?

The north pole.

The place is being sold off

by Kristin's sister, rudolfa.

And we have to

help Kristin

figure out what to do

to save it.

With my sister

selling off millions

of pieces of the place,

who knows what's left?

Can you imagine?

I'm trying.

Everybody

has to get dressed.

We've got to get going.

There's not

a moment to lose.

You don't know my sister.

Bill, Brittany,

are you guys ready?

Okay, okay, okay.

Here I am.

Are you all right?

Yeah, I'm fine.

I'm better

than all right.

We're getting married

for sure, right?

We know who you are.

I'm great.

You don't believe

I'm Santa's daughter, do you?

If that is who you say you are,

then that is

who I believe you are.

Okay. Let's go.

Now we're going

to be back

in time for

the wedding, right?

'Cause my parents

are in town.

We're trying to save Christmas

right now, bill.

I want to be married to you

more than anything,

but at this moment,

there is something very serious

happening to my home,

and because my home

is the north pole,

it's important to everybody.

We're going,

and if you believe

I am who I know I am,

you'll be going with US.

Okay. All right.

I believe you.

Okay.

Brittany?

Okay, everybody,

ow, close your eyes,

and believe.

Believe.

Believe...

Believe.

Okay, Kristin?

Come on, guys.

The game is up, all right?

Guys?

Snow.

"From daddy to Kristin,

"those who believe

are always

rewarded with the truth."

This is

the north pole?

Forget merry.

This is

scary Christmas.

Where's dad?

Maybe my power

wasn't strong enough

to get US all here.

Well, I'm going

to remember everything

so I can tell him

about it

when we get back.

Me too,

although I may leave

this part out.

Yeah.

It's worse than I thought.

Dad?

Mom?

Come with me.

Dad!

No, no it couldn't be.

Dad, it's me.

It's Kristin.

Kristin.

Are you back?

Have you come back?

Yes, dad. I'm here.

What can I do?

There's nothing

that can be done.

But where's mother?

She's packing what little

they've left US.

We're leaving.

Everyone else

has already gone...

I guess I knew this

would happen one day.

The new Santa is

out there right now,

getting the gifts ready,

making people happy,

just like I used to do.

What new Santa?

When they don't want you,

it's cruel,

even for Santa,

but I had a long run,

but you lose a step...

And they push you

down the stairs.

Dad, that's not true.

Is that what you think

is going on?

It isn't.

Dad, it's...

It's rudolfa...

I know she's done

her fair share of mischief

in the past.

But, no, this time, it's me.

I've done something

to deserve this,

but i--

I don't know what it is.

Ooh!

Dad, I'd like you to meet--

Kyle and Brittany.

Beautiful children.

Oh, dear.

I don't have

the littlest thing

to give them

for Christmas.

It's so embarrassing.

Dad, now, don't you worry.

It's not even

Christmas Eve yet.

I want you to do

what you always taught me--

have hope.

Have faith.

"Those who believe

are rewarded with the truth."

What you're saying is

that even I

don't believe in Santa

if this is my reward.

Dad, you are Santa claus.

Don't ever forget who you are.

And it isn't because

you have a white beard

and wear a red suit.

It's because in your eyes

are the hopes

of millions of children.

On your shoulders

is the weight

of millions of dreams

waiting to be delivered.

You are so important

to the world, dad,

not only because you give,

but because you show others

what it is to give.

That's who Santa claus is

and that's who you are,

and that's why we have to get

the north pole back for you.

Oh, Kristin.

Don't worry, dad.

I'll take care of it.

I'm so glad we've been able

to come to an agreement, Donald,

finally.

I've got to go.

Kristin!

How surprising

to see you.

New year. Same you.

Have you taken up haiku

since you abandoned US?

You won't

get away with this.

That old song.

Take a look around,

Kristin.

I've already gotten

away with it.

Did you notice?

There's almost nothing left

of your precious pole.

I saw it.

So perfect.

Everybody wanted

his or her own

piece of the pole.

"Believe this, believe that."

It's all talk, really.

What they care about

is having something

they can hold in their hands.

Right, kids?

Makes you feel good?

Then brick by brick, bye-bye.

We just thought

it would be

a nice gift.

Santa claus isn't going anywhere

this year.

The sleigh

is in a hundred pieces

spread out

in the grubby little hands

of half a dozen countries.

And the reindeer?

I sold them

to a collector in Ohio.

Bought the whole set.

The reindeer are gone?

Filthy animals.

I say "good riddance."

It's all been sold.

Why not?

People greedy

for Christmas

bought it all,

and while they were buying it,

they destroyed it.

So now...

Rudolfa and Donald's

hotel and casino is going up.

We're paving paradise

and putting up a parking lot--

several, in fact.

My guess is

the same people that bought

the pieces of the pole

will be the ones

that will make the trek here

to stay at the hotel.

By the way, do you know

who owns the south pole?

Because

at this point in my career,

I don't know,

I feel the need

to go...Really global.

Well, I can find out.

Because when

you're hot in this business,

you have to keep on the move.

They've got

all those penguins up there.

I can probably

sell those off like chickens.

Once the birds are gone,

the building begins.

Wow. That was

your sister?

Good ol' sis.

Poor Christmas.

♪ God rest

ye merry presents ♪

♪ under the tree you go ♪

♪ tonight Kristin

is making food ♪

♪ into my mouth it'll go ♪

♪ we'll eat and eat

and eat some more ♪

♪ and then we'll eat some more ♪

Hey, bill.

What's going on?

Where are the Kristin

and the kids?

Gone.

"Gone" as in shopping?

Or gone as in..."Gone"?

Gone as in...

You know what?

I'm not even sure

that "gone" really covers it.

Boy, that's bad.

"Gone" covers a lot.

I don't know

how this could be...

But I don't have

another explanation

for it.

Do you mind if I sit?

I have a feeling

this could take a while.

What are we

going to do, Kristin?

♪ So order now

it's time to buy ♪

♪ we are carrying

a big supply ♪

♪ don't delay

they won't last... ♪

Follow me.

♪ Each guaranteed and certified

no lies, no fakes, no tricks ♪

♪ pay what you can

don't think twice ♪

♪ we don't care

about the price ♪

♪ isn't that nice? ♪

♪ Buy a piece of the pole ♪

♪ now you can own

your own piece of the pole... ♪

Hey, this is the stuff

from the commercial.

We're going to broadcast

one last time.

Standby for transmission.

There is one thing

we might be able to do.

Oh, wahoo?

Kristin?

We have to figure

this thing out,

and fast.

That's right.

For a limited time,

you too

can own a piece of the pole.

I love her.

I know that.

And I was here when they...

When they disappeared in that...

That swirl of snow.

I saw that.

So...that must be...

Some kind of proof

that Kristin is...

That Kristin

is Santa's daughter.

What?

That's the only thing

that makes sense.

That makes sense

and cloning doesn't?

Johnny, she comes

out of nowhere, right?

She shows up here

with a big red velvet bag

for her luggage.

She's an expert

on Christmas.

Her favorite colors

are red and green.

I mean, her favorite song

is "silent night".

She's the most loving,

the most forgiving person

I've ever met...

And her name is Kristin claus.

You lucky...

And you know what?

Now that I know it,

I know I've known it

all along.

I just--

I was afraid

to admit it.

You're losing me.

Well, I love her.

But to be married

to Santa's daughter?

That's a little strange,

don't you think?

Yeah, that is strange...

Think of the story

in the tabloids.

Johnny, if you want

to spend another minute

under this roof,

don't even

think that again.

Oh, my god, you're right.

If we get married,

then Kristin

could never even

breathe a word

of who she really is...

Please stand by what?

The thing is

that the north pole

doesn't belong

to any one person.

It can't,

because it already belongs

to everyone--

to everyone who believes,

and it can only exist

if everyone believes

in the whole thing together.

That's what makes

the north pole powerful.

That's what makes it important.

It's everyone believing

together.

But now with people having

their own little

"piece of the pole,"

wanting it for themselves,

it's been lost.

There is only one hope.

It's going to take everyone

believing with me.

Everyone who has

a piece of the north pole,

you have to get

your piece of the north pole

and put it in your hand,

and you have to believe

very hard.

You have to believe

with everything

you have in you.

You have to believe

in the north pole

and Santa claus and Christmas.

You have to close your eyes

and see with your heart,

and maybe a miracle

will happen.

Believe.

Believe...

Believe very hard.

Believe with me...

Believe with all your heart...

Thank you.

She's the world's

most incredible person,

and she loves me,

and I'm sitting here

wondering about what?

This doesn't matter.

'Cause we're going to get

through this,

no matter what,

because we're all

going to have each other,

and that's what matters.

That's the only thing

that counts.

Okay...

I believe.

Bill!

Daddy!

Dad!

Oh, guys!

I'm sorry

I didn't believe before,

but I do now.

I believe in you,

and in US, and in this,

more than I ever

thought I possibly could.

I know you do.

You couldn't have gotten here

if you didn't.

Well, nice try, Kristin.

Too bad it didn't work.

Bill...

This is my sister, rudolfa.

Are you kidding?

It's nice

to meet you.

Hey, look.

What is it?

The pieces

of the pole.

They're

coming home.

No, no, no, no!

Oh, no, no, no, no!

I don't believe this!

When am I ever going to

catch a break?

Kristin!

What happened?

We don't even have time

to tell you right now, dad.

Christmas is saved.

You have to

get going.

Well, this is

wonderful!

Even better.

Rudolfa!

The reindeer

aren't back yet.

I know.

I'll go get in the harness.

I thought I burnt this.

Merry Christmas, dad.

It will be now--

a merry Christmas for US all.

You've done it, Kristin.

Dad, this is bill.

Hello, bill.

Welcome to the family.

Thank you, Santa.

I just said that,

didn't I?

Quickly!

Help me fill up the sleigh.

We've got the presents

in the present room.

Come on, let's go.

[ Santa ]: Merry Christmas!

Lead the way, rudolfa.

Merry Christmas!

You have committed

to each other

to share,

to listen,

to love.

I now pronounce you

husband and wife.

Do you want to make

these introductions

or should I?

Maybe both of US.

Together.

Mom, dad?

Come here.

I want you

to meet someone.

These are

Kristin's parents.

Hamilton and Joan,

this is my father,

Santa claus,

and my mom,

Clara claus.

Hi.

Hello.

Very pleased to meet you, Santa.

Pleasure to meet you, Hamilton.

That's a very pretty dress

you're wearing, Clara.

Thank you.

I've had it forever.

Oh.

So...

Why don't we go eat?

Sounds like a good idea.

I have a complaint.

I didn't get

what I wanted

for Christmas

this year, Santa.

Well, don't be

too surprised.

You weren't

very nice this year...

Not very nice at all,

I'm afraid.

What do you mean by that?

Now, dad...

Well, he asked me.

The man comes

to his own daughter's wedding

dressed in a Santa suit.

What is that?

Some kind

of a joke?

I assure you, sir, it is not.

I don't think I like your tone.

It's people like you

that make my job

so difficult.

People like me?

You don't even know

people like me, I'm sure.

Dad...

Can talk

about this later?

Well, now,

isn't this going to be fun?

We could all

do better.

That's what I meant.

Thank you.

Ahem.

Yes, well, I suppose we could.

Come on, dear.

How about a final photo

with your favorite uncle?

You okay?

Yeah.

This is our best

Christmas ever.

Merry Christmas to all of US

and for all the Christmas's

to come.

Twice Upon a Christmas (2001) - full transcript