Oh, Christmas Tree

16 year old Claire and her father Ben lean into a box of traditions as lights begin to glow. They pull out a map of rituals that stitched their days together, a Christmas Eve routine, a recipe, a story told by the fire. The goal is simple: preserve the comfort of what they know while the world around them changes. Claire, on the cusp of adulthood, negotiates a growing distance from the ways her dad wants to keep the holidays predictable. Ben clings to memory with a warmth that feels generous even when it risks feeling nostalgic. The tone blends humor with sharp honesty as they chase a Christmas moment that may only exist in memory for now, perhaps later.

Directed by Katie Aselton, Oh, Christmas Tree emerges from a Mark Duplass created concept. The film centers on Mark Duplass as Ben and Ora Duplass as Claire, grounding a holiday drama in a real life family energy and improvisational rapport, with a focus on small, intimate scenes that feel unguarded.

The film quietly examines how rituals shape identity and the tension between preserving tradition and embracing change. Performances from the Duplass family feel intimate and natural, with a restrained pace that rewards attentive viewing and invites viewers to reflect on their own holiday memories tonight.

Box office data for Oh, Christmas Tree has not been publicly released, reflecting its independent footprint and selective release. While numbers are hard to gauge, the film seems aimed at intimate theaters and streaming audiences rather than blockbuster performance.

As for awards, there are no major nominations announced for the film at this time. The indie release profile and the restrained, character driven approach may appeal to festival juries and critics who favor intimate storytelling over high profile recognition. Future festival appearances could shift the conversation.