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Abandoned by her husband a few days before Christmas, Martha Evans travels cross-country with the kids in search of work.Abandoned by her husband a few days before Christmas, Martha Evans travels cross-country with the kids in search of work.Abandoned by her husband a few days before Christmas, Martha Evans travels cross-country with the kids in search of work.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 2 nominations
Kevin Herring III
- Miles Evans
- (as Kevin Lee Herring III)
Danielle C. Ryan
- Jeanie Bullington
- (as Danielle Chuchran)
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Did you know
- TriviaKristy Swanson (Martha) played Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Edward Hermann (Les, the cranky customer that Martha wins over) was the head vampire in "The Lost Boys," both iconic vampire movies for Gen-X'ers.
- GoofsAt the end of the movie, in the middle of grey skies and snow, the church bells ring. "Where's the church?" is asked. Flashing to the church, within sight of where everyone is standing, the church is basking in bright sunshine and blue skies. Back to the group, they gather and walk to the church which is now within the grey skies/snow scene.
- SoundtracksWe Wish You a Merry Christmas
(uncredited)
Traditional
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A Fond Memory
I have watched this movie every Christmas since it was first on in 2011. In fact, I'm watching it now.
I have a fond memory of this movie because I watched it the first year that it was on with my mom. That was 6 years ago. My mom passed away in December 2015. So, it reminds me of us sitting in her living room watching it. Mom thought that it was a good old fashioned sentimental movie that did make our eyes a little misty. I remember her saying that Kristy Swenson was a pretty girl. Mom was 91 at the time, so Kristy was a girl to her. Mom had some tough times too and she related to her character.
I like it because of the same reasons. It is about kindness to people struggling, but trying to improve their situation and hope that things will get better. I thought that the acting was realistic. Kristy was great, Edward Hermann gave a good performance, as usual. Page Petrucka who plays Lola is a hoot and a half. The only thing, and it's minor, the time line of the story is a bit rushed. But, they had to fit a lot of story in less than 2 hours.
If you like old fashioned, sentimental Christmas fare, this is for you.
I have a fond memory of this movie because I watched it the first year that it was on with my mom. That was 6 years ago. My mom passed away in December 2015. So, it reminds me of us sitting in her living room watching it. Mom thought that it was a good old fashioned sentimental movie that did make our eyes a little misty. I remember her saying that Kristy Swenson was a pretty girl. Mom was 91 at the time, so Kristy was a girl to her. Mom had some tough times too and she related to her character.
I like it because of the same reasons. It is about kindness to people struggling, but trying to improve their situation and hope that things will get better. I thought that the acting was realistic. Kristy was great, Edward Hermann gave a good performance, as usual. Page Petrucka who plays Lola is a hoot and a half. The only thing, and it's minor, the time line of the story is a bit rushed. But, they had to fit a lot of story in less than 2 hours.
If you like old fashioned, sentimental Christmas fare, this is for you.
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- VintageSoul56
- Nov 29, 2017
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- Runtime1 hour 37 minutes
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- 16:9 HD
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