In the weeks leading up to , her coach suggests she stay at a mountain chalet to recharge. During this retreat, she meets an unexpected person—a former athlete who also experienced burnout—and begins a journey of personal and professional rediscovery. Cast and Production

The film features a mix of French talent and international guest stars: : Plays the lead role of Ashley Leroy.

: Jean-Marc Généreux, Alexandre Debanne, and Lisa Dann. Critical Reception

: Acts as Hugo Velasquez (in addition to directing/writing). Corin Nemec : Plays Matthew Anderson. Patrick Préjean : Plays "Le vieux Monsieur".

The story follows , a famous professional soccer player and the first French woman to win the Ballon d'Or . As she nears the end of her career, she signs with the club En Avant Guingamp . While her first season is a success, the second season proves difficult; she struggles to score, faces criticism from the press for being "too old," and risks being transferred.

Reviews for the film are mixed. Some audience members on IMDb and Letterboxd have compared it to a typical "Hallmark" holiday movie, noting its use of predictable tropes and clichés. However, it maintains a moderate rating of on Amazon Prime Video and other streaming platforms. Le défi de Noël (2022) - IMDb