Love's Christmas Journey

Love's Christmas Journey
Written byGeorge Tierne
Janette Oke
Directed byDavid S. Cass Sr.
StarringNatalie Hall
Greg Vaughan
JoBeth Williams
Sean Astin
Ernest Borgnine
Music byNathan Furst
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerAmanda Phillips Atkins
Running time240 minutes
Original release
NetworkHallmark Channel
ReleaseNovember 5, 2011 (2011-11-05)

Love's Christmas Journey is a 2011 made-for-television Christian drama film based on a series of books by Janette Oke. It aired on Hallmark Channel on November 5, 2011.[1][2]

Synopsis

The story focuses on Ellie King (née Davis) and Aaron Davis, the now adult children of Clark and Marty Davis and half-siblings of Missy Davis. There are two parts of story.

Part 1:

While mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, recently widowed Ellie King (Natalie Hall) visits her brother Aaron Davis (Greg Vaughan) and his children for Christmas. Ellie does her best to enjoy the holidays, making new friends with Mrs. Thompson (JoBeth Williams), a local shop keeper, and handsome admirer Deputy Strode (Dylan Bruce). When Aaron travels out of town to purchase land, Ellie agrees to watch his children, but the season's festivities are threatened when Aaron goes missing.

Part 2 : Ellie and a deputy work together to find him, facing challenges related to a fire and a potential frame-up, all while preparing for Christmas.

Cast

ActorRole
Natalie HallEllie King
Greg VaughanAaron Davis
JoBeth WilliamsMrs. Beatrice Thompson
Dylan BruceDeputy Michael Strode
Bobby CampoErik Johnson
Charles ShaughnessyAlex Weaver
Sean AstinMayor Wayne
Ryan WynottChristopher Davis
Jada Mae FacerAnnabelle Davis
Ernest BorgnineNicholas
Amanda ForemanAdrienne Wayne
Evan HelmuthDeputy Harve
Annika NoelleSuzanna Wayne
Dannika LiddellJessica King
Chad Michael CollinsOwen King
Stephen BridgewaterMr. Cunningham

References

  1. ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (August 10, 2011). "'All My Children' Actress to Star in Hallmark Mini 'Love's Christmas Journey' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  2. ↑ Wolman, Lauren (August 16, 2011). "Sean Astin, JoBeth Williams & Natalie Hall Star in LOVE'S CHRISTMAS JOURNEY; Slated for November". Broadway World. Retrieved June 26, 2021.