Catching Kringle
β 6 Β· 2004 Β· 15m Β· Animation Β· Comedy Β· Family Β· Fantasy
In the not-so-distant future of Christmas, Santa Claus is declared a national security threat by an evil general with a 50-year old grudge.
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