In "Elf", Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, discovers his true origins and travels to New York City to find his biological father, Walter Hobbs.

Walter, a cynical businessman, is initially resistant to Buddy's presence. However, Buddy's infectious Christmas spirit and childlike wonder gradually begin to melt Walter's icy exterior.

Through a series of humorous and heartwarming encounters, Buddy navigates the complexities of human life, reconnects with his estranged father, and helps Walter rediscover the magic of Christmas.