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The movie is a takeoff of many movies in the past about secret friends, either pen pals, email pals or other technology pals. The leads are likeable and fresh and give good performances. The supporting cast is good as well and the story is , while formulaic, at least modern in its setting. Then comes the nits to pick. This is one of the largest tech companies in the world and these two people are the supposed right and left hand of a merged company Chairman. And they have to share a desk in the middle of a crowded office near a kitchen. I mean has anyone involved in this ever actually worked in a corporate environment? It kind of makes the initial premise ridiculous but they keep it up. All in all with a watch.

David Elsendoorn And Rhiannon Fish are a wonderful duo and so believable as a couple just meeting by accident who are starting a relationship without them knowing it. The writing and direction are great and even the soundtrack is grade A. There are some scenes which can take your breath away with the building score and fantastic acting. Rhiannon fish is stronger in every performance and though this was my first exposure to David Elsendoorn I hope it will not be the last. It amazes me that the same actor was a Norwegian coach in this film and the father of an American bride to be in London in another hallmark film in 2023. Just a grade A movie in a great Hallmark holiday lineup.

Kristoffer Polaha and Bethany Joy Lenz star in a perfect homage to the movies of the 40s. This is destined to be a holiday Classic for a long time. The real shock to me were the performances of A. K. Benninghofen as Margaret and Annabelle Borke was Ava. These two knock it out of the park with Ms. Borke especially becoming the epitome of 40s style and grace. Great holiday getaway. With a story like this the endings can sometimes be suspect but the writers have some up with a perfect way to end this wonderful film. The scenery is spectacular and the Biltmore is just stunning. The only wish I have is they make a sequel next year.