A funny and inspiring Christmas story about two unexpected friends! Just before Christmas, 10-year-old Stine arrives in a small town by train without a ticket. Seeking shelter from the cold winter wind, she stumbles upon a house on Bat Street - more precisely, Andersen's shoemaker's workshop. An old, gloomy man, who prefers to spend his time alone, resists the presence of a cheerful and carefree girl. However, their encounter takes both of their lives in a new direction...