Candles on Bay Street (2006) (TV)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Director:

John Erman

Writers (WGA):

Jonathan Estrin (teleplay) and
Michael Bortman (teleplay) ...

Release Date:

26 November 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

One woman's hope brought light to an entire town

Plot:

A single mom returns to her hometown after a lengthy absence, posing a potential threat to the marriage of her old high school flame and his wife.

Plot Keywords:

Veterinarian | Based On Novel

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Alicia Silverstone	...	Dee Dee
Eion Bailey	...	Sam
Polly Bergen	...	Rosemary
Matthew Knight	...	Trooper
James Rebhorn	...	Farmer Frieden
Annabeth Gish	...	Lydia
Jonathan Potts	...	Rick
Martha Irving	...	Val
Aislinn Paul	...	Amber
Ted Atherton	...	Ross
Katie Griffin	...	Naomi
Marlane O'Brien	...	Mrs. Gruber
Jayne Eastwood	...	Sarah
Wayne Robson	...	Brad
Brian Downey	...	Cee Jay

Runtime:

USA:120 min (including commercials)

Country:

Canada | USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Filming Locations:

Chester, Nova Scotia, Canada

Company:

Bay Street Films

Soundtrack:

You've Got A Friend

A sweet film, if a trifle forced... the sentimental among us will embrace it, not doubt

Dee Dee (Alicia Silverstone) has returned to her hometown in Maine. Her mother is deceased and Dee Dee moves into the family home with her young son, Trooper. A candlemaker, Dee Dee is longing to rekindle a friendship with her longtime buddy, Sam. Sam has stayed in the area and is the town's veterinarian, along with his wife, Lydia, also an animal doctor. Lydia is properly skeptical, at first, fearing Dee Dee as a rival for Sam's affections. Yet, it is soon clear that Dee Dee only needs a friendly relationship with the two of them. Lydia even takes a candle making class from Dee Dee, where a group of local women develop a camaraderie and connection that was missing before Dee Dee's arrival. And, Trooper begins to work at the vets' clinic, where the two doctors learn to love him, too. Dee Dee, however, has a big secret. When it is revealed, what will the consequences be? This is a sweet story that has small town values and a big heart. Silverstone is fine as the warm, free-spirited Dee Dee and the rest of the cast is quite nice, too. There are many who will appreciate the lovely setting in Maine. It is quite possible, however, that some viewers may find it predictable and the ensuing pathos, a trifle forced. Okay. But, for those who love tales that will result in more than a few sighs and tears, here is a movie made to order. When it comes to a sweet story with good values, no one probably does it better than Hallmark. Given the present penchant for violence and bed hopping in movie making, this one is a refreshing change.