Christmas Around the Corner

2018 1h 30m EN

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6.4

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6.6

IMDB

★6.4TMDB · 49★6.6IMDB · 1,809

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Synopsis

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Claire (Alexandra Breckenridge), a savvy venture capitalist from New York City, escapes to a quaint town in Vermont for the holidays and becomes a guest of the Fortenbury Bookstore. Upon arrival, Claire finds Christmas celebrations have been canceled by the town after a flood and the bookstore is in a dire state of disrepair. She immediately takes on the challenge to revitalize the store, but clashes with the owner, Andrew (Jamie Spilchuk), who initially rejects all her proposed improvements. Eventually, sparks fly as the two begin a budding romance, and Claire’s infectious optimism inspires Andrew to join her in reviving the yuletide spirit. But everything comes to a screeching halt when Claire discovers that Andrew is planning to sell the bookstore in the New Year. Will the spirit of Christmas be enough to change Andrew’s mind and encourage him to follow his heart?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alexandra Breckenridge
Claire
Jamie Spilchuk
Andrew
Jane Alexander
Mrs. Tumulty
Tara Spencer-Nairn
Suzanne
Maya Harris-Harb
Alicia Soto
Paulyne Wei
Barb Nadler
Brennan Martin
Fr. Luke
Sarita Van Dyke
Parker Brecht

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Megan Follows
Writers: Michael J. Murray
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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2 / 8

ERA

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Released 8 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Megan Follows, shot by Milan Podsedlý. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Stacey Hersh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Lauren Brandon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Alexandra Breckenridge and Jamie Spilchuk and Jane Alexander carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt9101692 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Megan Follows directs. Milan Podsedlý behind the camera. Stacey Hersh scores. Lauren Brandon cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 8 years ago.
3International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
4Directed by Megan Follows, shot by Milan Podsedlý. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Stacey Hersh. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Lauren Brandon shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Alexandra Breckenridge and Jamie Spilchuk and Jane Alexander carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt9101692 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 49 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.