A street-wise teen from Baltimore who has been raised by a single mother travels to New York City to spend the Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, where he embarks on a surprising and inspirational journey.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Forest WhitakerReverend Cornell Cobbs | Reverend Cornell Cobbs |
 Angela BassettAretha Cobbs | Aretha Cobbs |
 Jennifer HudsonNaima | Naima |
 Tyrese GibsonLoot / Tyson | Loot / Tyson |
 Jacob LatimoreLangston | Langston |
 Mary J. BligePlatinum Fro | Platinum Fro |
 NasStreet Prophet (Isaiah) | Street Prophet (Isaiah) |
 Vondie Curtis-HallPawnbroker | Pawnbroker |
| GGrace GibsonMaria / Mary | Maria / Mary |
 J. Mallory McCreeKyle | Kyle |
 RotimiOfficer Butch McDaniels | Officer Butch McDaniels |
 Michael DaleInnkeeper | Innkeeper |
| DDoug WillenChic Man | Chic Man |
 Henry Hunter HallSnoopy | Snoopy |
 Marija AbneyNativity Dancer | Nativity Dancer |
| JJevon McFerrinBus Singer #2 (uncredited) | Bus Singer #2 (uncredited) |
 Amyrh HarrisChurch Goer (uncredited) | Church Goer (uncredited) |
 Paugh ShadowBethlehem / Modern Day Thug Hallucination (uncredited) | Bethlehem / Modern Day Thug Hallucination (uncredited) |