
This Christmas will change the Austin family forever. Andrew Austin is happily married to his high-school sweetheart and has two amazing children and a successful career in the wine business--he has everything. But life and a past secret quickly bring change, and in an instant life no longer holds its usual order and gentleness. Suzie falls seriously ill and, facing a hectic holiday season, Andrew, Susie, and children Chris and Mary retreat to their summer home on Lake Erie t... (Full plot summary below)
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This Christmas will change the Austin family forever. Andrew Austin is happily married to his high-school sweetheart and has two amazing children and a successful career in the wine business--he has everything. But life and a past secret quickly bring change, and in an instant life no longer holds its usual order and gentleness. Suzie falls seriously ill and, facing a hectic holiday season, Andrew, Susie, and children Chris and Mary retreat to their summer home on Lake Erie to celebrate their last Christmas in peace. Away from the demands of the city, their world opens up to a moment in time they will never experience again as their small lakeside community quickly brings them its own wonderments.
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| TV GuideMaitland McDonaghA rare example of truly independent filmmaking, not only because of the way it was produced, but because it makes no effort to mimic the attitudes and style of contemporary mainstream Hollywood films. |
| Film Journal InternationalFrank LoveceThe film wears its heart on its sleeve, but in an earnest and genuine way. |
| User Reviewkathy mthis will mack you thank and mack you cry. |
| User ReviewBarbara RNot a bad story but brought down badly by a slow moving start, bad acting, and terrible editing. Good for a heartbreaking scene but overall a poor film |