@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
An intriguing peddler comes to Hope Valley selling the townspeople his wares and teaching them valuable lessons about joy and giving. When the townspeople realize that the recently displaced settlers in the area will not have a proper Christmas, they come together to create a special holiday celebration — including a Nativity presentation from the schoolchildren — that will infuse everyone with the true spirit of Christmas.
Quick Stats
6.0
TMDB Rating
1
Votes
1h 26m
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Key Crew
DirectorDenis Villeneuve
WriterWong Kar-wai
CinematographyPark Chan-wook
ComposerDavid Lynch
EditorYorgos Lanthimos
Where to Watch
No streaming information available for When Calls The Heart: Christmas yet.
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
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Adam Pitt
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Joaquin Chalamet
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Lupita Coleman
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Brad Fassbender
Elena
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Margot Davis
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