When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart
Synopsis
From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow , Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin and Jack Wagner star in When Calls the Heart: It Begins with Heart, an especially romantic film originally broadcast under the title, "A New Year's Wish." In the days before the big New Year's Eve celebration, Hope Valley sees some unpredictable resolutions. Elizabeth resolves to take charge of Jack's dog, Rip, in an attempt to remedy Rip's apparent jealousy of their relationship. Rosemary is determined to win a San Francisco Herald essay contest about a "real frontier family"…and has to pose as Lee's wife when a reporter from the paper shows up. Meanwhile, two visitors in town ponder sticking around and causing trouble for both Jack and Pastor Frank!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 8, 2016
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neill Fearnley
- Original Title
- When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neill Fearnley
Michael Landon Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Neill Fearnley
Director
Michael Landon Jr.
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart about?
From celebrated author Janette Oke comes a rigorous and romantic adventure as epic as the wide frontier. Erin Krakow , Daniel Lissing, Lori Loughlin and Jack Wagner star in When Calls the Heart: It Begins with Heart, an especially romantic film originally broadcast under the title, "A New Year's Wish." In the days before the big New Year's Eve celebration, Hope Valley sees some unpredictable resolutions. Elizabeth resolves to take charge of Jack's dog, Rip, in an attempt to remedy Rip's apparent jealousy of their relationship. Rosemary is determined to win a San Francisco Herald essay contest about a "real frontier family"…and has to pose as Lee's wife when a reporter from the paper shows up. Meanwhile, two visitors in town ponder sticking around and causing trouble for both Jack and Pastor Frank!
Who directed When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart?
When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart was directed by Neill Fearnley.
Who stars in When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart?
The principal cast of When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart includes Erin Krakow, Lori Loughlin, Jack Wagner, Daniel Lissing, Martin Cummins.
When was When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart released and how long is it?
When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart?
When Calls the Heart: It Begins With Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).