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The Spirit of Christmas

The Spirit of Christmas

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The Spirit of Christmas

"This holiday could be the start of a new beginning."

2015

1h 31m

7.0(306 votes)

Romance

Drama

Fantasy

TV Movie

Overview

A woman falls in love with a man who is somewhat unavailable.

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Production Companies

MarVista Entertainment

Lifetime

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Jen Lilley

Kate Jordan

Jen Lilley

Acting

Thomas Beaudoin

Daniel Forsythe

Thomas Beaudoin

Acting

Robert E. Walsh

Walter Rafferty

Robert E. Walsh

Acting

Bates Wilder

Sheriff Noah Bell

Bates Wilder

Acting

Kati Salowsky

Lilly

Kati Salowsky

Acting

Brett Leigh

Harry

Brett Leigh

Acting

Joanna Herrington

Molly Bell

Joanna Herrington

Acting

Christopher Tarjan

Oliver

Christopher Tarjan

Acting

Steven A. Miller

Charles

Steven A. Miller

Acting

Alexander Gauthier

Laird

Alexander Gauthier

Acting

Neil Casey

Mr. Murray

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