It Takes a Christmas Village

It Takes a Christmas Village is a heartwarming Christmas movie released in 2021. The movie is directed by Marco Deufemia and stars Brooke Nevin, Corey Sevier, Alli Chung, and Tamara Almeida in lead roles.

The story revolves around the central character Kate Jolly (Brooke Nevin) who returns to her hometown of Hollyvale in Canada after a long time, to rekindle the spirit of Christmas. Kate, who has been living the life of a busy bee in the city, struggles with depression and anxiety, and is unhappy with her job at an advertising agency. In search of solace, she decides to visit her hometown with the hope of finding an escape from her mundane life.

As she visits Hollyvale, she discovers that the town has lost its Christmas spirit due to a series of unfortunate events in the past. Kate decides to take up the challenge to help restore the Christmas spirit in the town, and revives the Christmas Village program that she used to cherish in her childhood. She joins hands with Greg (Corey Sevier), her childhood friend who is now the mayor of Hollyvale and his assistant, Lydia (Alli Chung), to rejuvenate the holiday spirit of the town.

Together, they go on a mission to turn Hollyvale into a winter wonderland and create a magical Christmas Village for the whole town. Kate, who had lost her passion for Christmas, starts to embrace it again, and her enthusiasm spreads to the whole town. They all work together to put up the best Christmas Village, and attract people from all over Canada to visit Hollyvale during Christmas.

As they work on the Christmas Village, Kate and Greg rekindle their friendship and develop feelings for each other, but Kate's past relationship baggage creates emotional barriers for her. She tries to find closure and move on by forgiving herself for the mistakes she made in the past. The Christmas Village project also helps Kate face her fears and overcome her anxiety and depression.

The movie is filled with beautiful, classic Christmas elements; from the decorating of the tree to carol singing, snow fights to sleigh rides, there is something for everyone. The performances by the lead actors are natural and heartfelt, and the movie radiates with seasonal warmth and spirit.

It Takes A Christmas Village is a testament to the power of a small community coming together to celebrate the holiday spirit, and renewing faith in traditions that bind us together. The movie portrays that every person can find their own path back to hope and happiness, and it helps to have friends and family to support them.

In conclusion, It Takes a Christmas Village is an uplifting, romantic movie that is perfect for the holiday season. The movie will remind audiences that Christmas is not just an event in the calendar but is a feeling that should be celebrated all year round. It's a must-watch for anyone who loves Christmas and the warmth it brings!