Love Always, Santa is a 2016 romantic comedy television film first broadcast by Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. It was written by Brian Herzlinger and Jay Black, directed by Brian Herzlinger, and produced by MarVista Entertainment. The film was set in and partially filmed in Northfield, Minnesota.[2]

Love Always, Santa
Written byBrian Herzlinger
Jay Black
Directed byBrian Herzlinger
StarringMarguerite Moreau
Mike Faiola
Brady Smith
Isadora Swann
Jay Black
Music byTony DeSare
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersMichael Leahy
Lori Bell Leahy
EditorTravis Graalman
Running time84 minutes
Production companyMarVista Entertainment
Budget$500,000[1]
Original release
ReleaseNovember 3, 2016 (2016-11-03)

Plot

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The daughter (Isadora Swann) of a widow (Marguerite Moreau) writes to Santa Claus, asking for her mother to find love again. A struggling writer (Mike Faiola), who has taken a job writing responses in Santa's name, receives the letter, and he finds new inspiration and the beginnings of a romance.

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Reception

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Philip Weyhe of the Northfield News called it "largely enjoyable, rather funny and a good time." Weyhe criticized the film for being sappy and predictable, but praised Isadora Swann's and Marguerite Moreau's performances.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Hewitt, Chris (4 Nov 2016). "Santa movie shot in Northfield part of Hallmark holiday lineup". Twin Cities Pioneer Press. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  2. ^ "Minnesota Made Movie 'Love Always, Santa' Set to Air Nationwide".
  3. ^ Weyhe, Philip (6 Nov 2016). "Movie Review: "Love Always, Santa" packs some laughs and love". Northfield News. Retrieved 30 August 2017.
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