"Some people just get too wrapped up in winning."

2021

1h 24m

5.9(40 votes)

TV Movie

Romance

Drama

Comedy

Overview

Exes Lara and Ben compete in a Christmas contest to win money for the charity of their choosing. The city watches them battle and choose what is more important, victory or love.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Candace Cameron Bure

Lara

John Brotherton

Ben

Barbara Niven

Donna

BJ Harrison

Martha

Jennifer Higgin

Bernie

Doron Bell

Marty

Keenan Tracey

Chuck

Matteus Lunot

Jayce

Daxton Gujral

Liam

Kingston Gomes

Ellis

Creative team

Directed by: Paula Elle
Produced by: John MacCarthy

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