7.1 stars.
A teenage boy has autism, doesn't speak, not certain of the severity of his condition. Over the holidays, his parents take him to a special school for people with this or similar conditions. The staff must have him for several days to see if he's a candidate to attend in the future. It's difficult for the family to spend the holiday in this unfamiliar place, coupled with the father who has been out of the picture for a while. The lead female, who is in many Hallmark films, does a wonderful job of portraying an overprotective mother, and her daughter and mother also act out their parts to perfection. I get the feeling this is what a family would be like in this situation. I was impressed by the skills of all the actors, including the inn owner and her son. Not much else to add, because this is a story about people dealing with disability and the difficulties that accompany that situation, and so this is not a romance or exciting, but it's very encouraging and uplifting.
