A Joyous Christmas
Synopsis
Just before Christmas, bestselling author Rachel Kennedy returns to her hometown to host an event for her upcoming book. Though being home is difficult since losing her parents and losing touch with her brother, David, she finds strength from unexpected sources, namely her local producer, Jack and a selfless stranger, Joy. Jack and Joy help Rachel connect with the community, reunite with her brother and reevaluate her motivational message. Rachel and Jack develop an undeniable bond, but Rachel is torn between their relationship and career pressure from her manager, Stuart. As the event approaches, Joy reveals a secret from her past that has a lasting impact on Jack, and Rachel must find a message that brings her fans — and herself – lasting joy.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Harmon
- Screenplay & Story
- Heather Provost, Scott Damian
- Original Title
- A Joyous Christmas
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Two 4 The Money Media, Hallmark Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Harmon
Heather Provost, Scott Damian
John Prince, Kim Arnott, Ivan Hayden
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Allan Harmon
Director
Heather Provost
Writer
Scott Damian
Writer
John Prince
Producer
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What is A Joyous Christmas about?
Just before Christmas, bestselling author Rachel Kennedy returns to her hometown to host an event for her upcoming book. Though being home is difficult since losing her parents and losing touch with her brother, David, she finds strength from unexpected sources, namely her local producer, Jack and a selfless stranger, Joy. Jack and Joy help Rachel connect with the community, reunite with her brother and reevaluate her motivational message. Rachel and Jack develop an undeniable bond, but Rachel is torn between their relationship and career pressure from her manager, Stuart. As the event approaches, Joy reveals a secret from her past that has a lasting impact on Jack, and Rachel must find a message that brings her fans — and herself – lasting joy.
Who directed A Joyous Christmas?
A Joyous Christmas was directed by Allan Harmon.
Who stars in A Joyous Christmas?
The principal cast of A Joyous Christmas includes Natalie Knepp, Michael Rady, Bonnie Bedelia, Steve Bacic, Marc Senior.
When was A Joyous Christmas released and how long is it?
A Joyous Christmas was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.