Christmas with Holly (2012)

Traumatized by her mother's death, a 6-year-old girl stops talking but is cared for by her three uncles. The story unfolds as all of them find the importance of family.

Director:

Allan Arkush

Writers:

Pnenah Goldstein (teleplay), Lisa Kleypas (novel)

Stars:

Sean Faris, Eloise Mumford, Daniel Eric Gold

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sean Faris	...	Mark Nagle
Eloise Mumford	...	Maggie Conway
Daniel Eric Gold	...	Alex Nagle
Dana Watkins	...	Scott Nagle
Catherine Bérubé	...	Kate Conway
Alex Paxton-Beesley	...	Shelby
Josie Gallina	...	Holly Nagle
Vanessa Matsui	...	Cara
Rhonda McLean	...	Principal Stewart
Adam Baldwin	...	Stepbrother / Musician
Fiona Forsythe	...	Chloe
Jean Yoon	...	Ms. Dylan
Cynthia Galant	...	Megan
Wade Carroll	...	Running Man
Lori Hallier	...	Liz Cooper

Storyline

Mark Nagle leaves his better job and home in Seattle when his orphaned niece Holly (six), who stopped communicating since her mother's death, isn't allowed to pass to the next grade. He moves back in with his single brothers Alex and Scott, a contractor and a brilliant but jobless biological researcher and tries to impose 'child friendly' house rules while technically their guest. New to the island town is Maggie Conway, who bought a toy shop and needs her sister Kate's support plus interns after firing the experienced manager to try a child-oriented concept. It appeals particularly to Holly, and babysitting her enables a budding romance with handsome Mark, but his local ex may snatch him back.

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Plot Keywords:

father figure | bed | dinner | gift | loyalty | 

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Genres:

Drama | Family

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 December 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Christmas with Holly

Filming Locations:

Chester Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Andrew Gottlieb Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Shooting took place in late summer during days of high humidity. Many cast members were required to wear warm Fall/Winter clothing during what felt like temperatures of 90 degrees.

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Goofs

When Maggie sees Shelby off at the ferry and they hug closely, Maggie's left hand is below her right arm. After a cut, her hand is suddenly on her upper right arm, and back on Shelby's back again after another cut.

User Reviews

credits for the actors

I enjoyed the movie. Though the cynical might call it "cheesy," and all-too-predictable in its plot line, it's a heartwarming holiday story and a lesson in what it means to be a truly good, caring person, even during hurtful times, and when being good and caring means shouldering a heavy responsibility. I have a MAJOR BEEF with the listing of the actors in the movie's credits, however! The actors who played Mark, Maggie, and EVEN Holly (the TITLE CHARACTER, remember?) are listed at almost the bottom of the credits, while actors who played supporting - and even bit - parts are given TOP billing, or are, at least, ahead of the three main characters! What's up with that, dummies?