Christmas is just around the corner, but Lieschen can't look forward to it. Unless a miracle happens, she will once again spend Christmas with sister Mechthild in the orphanage. Lieschen's heart's desire: Christmas Eve in the bosom of a real family. When she runs away, she meets Willy Wuff, a stray dog, and makes friends with him. On their wanderings through the winter forest, the two discover a count's estate and are warmly welcomed there. But there is no sign of Christmas spirit here, an upcoming wedding. causes great confusion and the feast of love seems to miss its mark. Can Willy and Lieschen save Christmas and bring all hearts together? Will Lieschen's great wish come true?