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A Christmas Detour
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A Christmas Detour

2015-11-28 · 84 min · ★ 6.1

TV Movie · Comedy · Romance

A bubbly bride-to-be’s Christmas plans take an unexpected turn when her holiday flight to New York is detoured and she encounters a cynical bar manager who has lost his faith in love. As she scrambles to make it back east for Christmas—and plan her upcoming wedding—she begins wondering if she’s marrying the right man, and learns a surprising lesson about love.

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Directors
Ron Oliver
Production companies
Front Street Pictures, Axelrod-Ett Productions, ACTR Productions
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Candace Cameron BureCandace Cameron BurePaige Summerland
Paul GreenePaul GreeneDylan
Sarah StrangeSarah StrangeMaxine Harper
David James LewisDavid James LewisFrank Harper
Marcus RosnerMarcus RosnerJack Collins
Kaj-Erik EriksenKaj-Erik EriksenBryce
Mackenzie MowatMackenzie MowatCynthia
Nelson WongNelson WongAirline Attendant
Barbara NivenBarbara NivenSusan Collins
Michael St. John SmithMichael St. John SmithNeil Collins

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