Love Always, Santa
Love Always, Santa is a 2016 romantic comedy television film first broadcast by Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. It was written by Brian Herzlinger and Jay Black, directed by Brian Herzlinger, and produced by MarVista Entertainment. The film was set in and partially filmed in Northfield, Minnesota.[2]
Love Always, Santa | |
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Written by | Brian Herzlinger Jay Black |
Directed by | Brian Herzlinger |
Starring | Marguerite Moreau Mike Faiola Brady Smith Isadora Swann Jay Black |
Music by | Tony DeSare |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
Production | |
Producers | Michael Leahy Lori Bell Leahy |
Editor | Travis Graalman |
Running time | 84 minutes |
Production company | MarVista Entertainment |
Budget | $500,000[1] |
Release | |
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Plot
The daughter (Isadora Swann) of a widow (Marguerite Moreau) writes to Santa Claus, asking for her mother to find love again. A struggling writer (Mike Faiola), who has taken a job writing responses in Santa's name, receives the letter, and he finds new inspiration and the beginnings of a romance.
Cast
- Marguerite Moreau as Celia.
- Mike Faiola as Jake.
- Brady Smith as Randy.
- Isadora Swann as Lilly.
- Jay Black as Hank.
Reception
Philip Weyhe of the Northfield News called it "largely enjoyable, rather funny and a good time." Weyhe criticized the film for being sappy and predictable, but praised Isadora Swann's and Marguerite Moreau's performances.[3]
References
- Hewitt, Chris (4 Nov 2016). "Santa movie shot in Northfield part of Hallmark holiday lineup". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
- "Minnesota Made Movie 'Love Always, Santa' Set to Air Nationwide".
- Weyhe, Philip (6 Nov 2016). "Movie Review: "Love Always, Santa" packs some laughs and love". Northfield News. Retrieved 30 August 2017.