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A California Christmas Collection
With his carefree lifestyle on the line, a wealthy charmer poses as a ranch hand to get a hardworking farmer to sell her family’s land before Christmas.
r96sk
Dec 14, 2020 · via TMDB
Predictable and has the usual festive cheese, but it actually works well by the end. I wasn't convinced by the opening chunk of <em>'A California Christmas'</em>, with the obvious plot set-up and iffy cast performances. However, from about the midway point, the film gradually gets better. The onscreen talent slowly grow into their roles. That's no doubt helped by the barrage of heart it attempts, most of which comes off. Lauren Swickard, who also wrote this, is good in the role of Callie. She stars alongside husband Josh Swickard. Given they are together in real life, it is little surprise they have nice chemistry. Ali Afshar, David Del Rio and Amanda Detmer support adequately. It's sweet enough, all in all. It keeps to the right side of the line between enjoyment and boredom, at least in my opinion. Could've done with more Christmas vibes though, given the title and all that...
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Lauren Swickard
Callie
Josh Swickard
Joseph
Ali Afshar
Leo
David Del Rio
Manny
Natalia Mann
Hannah
Katelyn Epperly
Liz
Gunnar Anderson
Connor
Julie Lancaster
Amy
Amanda Detmer
Wendy
Montanna Gillis
Jasmine
George Kosturos
Liam
Brett Hedlund
Editor
John Ducey
Associate Producer
George Kosturos
Co-Producer
Josh Swickard
Co-Producer
Ali Afshar
Producer
Lauren Swickard
Producer
Lauren Swickard
Writer
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