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Navigating Christmas
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Navigating Christmas

2023-11-17 · 84 min · ★ 6.0

TV Movie · Comedy · Drama · Romance

Recently divorced Melanie brings her son to a remote island for Christmas, where she connects with a lighthouse owner.

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Directors
Peter Benson
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Countries
Canada
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Released

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Chelsea HobbsChelsea HobbsMelanie
Stephen HuszarStephen HuszarPeter
Lindsay GibsonLindsay GibsonMayor Katie
Tanja Dixon-WarrenTanja Dixon-WarrenRuth
Bobby StewartBobby StewartEarl
Everett AndresEverett AndresJason
Nahanni MitchellNahanni MitchellSara
Katherine HaysbertClaire
Lochlyn MunroLochlyn MunroRay Schultz
Laura LyallEllie

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