Encontrando o Amor em Sugarcreek

I just watched this movie on the UP station (similar to Hallmark). I am not surprised the major networks weren't involved. After all, this was a good wholesome movie devoid of foul language, sex and "alternate life styles" which seem to be prerequisites for most networks these days.

The movie was not sleepy by any means - with plenty of action, suspense, comedy and a healthy dose of "Do Unto Others...". You know, the Golden Rule, a concept once embraced by this great Nation of ours.

I also liked the positive spin on small town law enforcement and how they are just as capable and resourceful (even more so) than a cop from a large agency.

This is a great family movie. I enjoyed it. If you like Hallmark movies, I believe you will like this one too.

...for the really excellent performance by Sarah Lancaster as Rachel. In the UK a lot of US made-for-TV movies are shown on our Channel 5 mid afternoon, and I often watch them while having a late lunch. So many have actors working on autopilot, but thought that the leads in this one displayed genuine warmth, especially Lancaster. The only thing that puzzled me about the film was the interaction between Amish and non-Amish characters. I would have thought the Amish would keep their distance a little more, but I have never visited Amish country, so have no first hand knowledge. Sometimes when I look at the synopses of the upcoming movies on my TV listings, I think - have I seen this before? because of the generic plots, but this movie has so many unusual elements that I will not quickly forget it!

The editing was a little choppy and the plot a little thin in spots (like villain characterization) , but frankly I enjoyed the heck out of this film! The acting was quite good and I really loved the setting and supporting characters. Anyone else definitely prefer Joe in a beard?

Love Finds You in Sugar Creek is a thoroughly wonderful movie with mysterious twists, great characters, great writing AND NO bad language. The town and the outdoor scenes are very beautiful and believable. I taught in an Amish, Mennonite and German Baptist area for 10 years and the people were just as helpful, friendly and just as great cooks as the Amish were shown in this movie. It made me miss them as neighbors even more than I have in many years. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would watch many others like it. I like it so much better than movies shown in theaters and do not go very often because most contain bad language and horrible violence. I am recording it to watch again. Thank you UP for this wonderful movie. Please show it again. It could easily be shown on Hallmark also.

Tough and cynical small-town policewoman (Sarah Lancaster) investigates a drifter (Tom Everett Scott) who comes to town with his young son and goes to work as a handyman for her three Amish aunts. He has a secret and she's protective of her aunts so she's determined to find out what he's hiding.

What a pleasant surprise this was. I was flipping through the channels and caught this on UP. One look at Sarah Lancaster's gorgeous face and I was hooked. She does wonders for a uniform, as well. Tom Everett Scott really did look like a bum here. A lot of times movies try to make someone appear homeless or disheveled and it still looks glamorous. Here, though, the guy really does look like a mess with unkempt hair, scruffy beard, and dirty clothes. Thomas Kapanowsi, the little boy playing his son, is very adorable. Kelly McGillis (from Witness) as one of the Amish aunts was a bit of inspired casting. No doubt someone is patting themselves on the back for that. Scott and Lancaster have nice chemistry, although one of the bigger pills to swallow about the story is how he's even able to connect with someone else so soon after his wife's death. It's even more eyebrow-raising when you consider the circumstances. Still, they manage to make it a believable love story. It's also pretty wholesome and sweet despite some dark subject matter underneath the surface. Beautiful scenery, sincere performances, and some good writing make this better than average TV movie fare.