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Santa's Summer House
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Santa's Summer House

2012-12-11 · 90 min · ★ 3.9

Family · Fantasy

A dense fog falls over Southern California, sending a group of discontent vacationers to a mysterious island occupied by a jolly old soul whose Christmas magic works year round. Before this trip is over, each of the weary travelers learn to see their lives through a more optimistic lens.

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Directors
David DeCoteau
Production companies
Rapid Heart Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,000,000

Top Cast

Gary DanielsGary DanielsDean
Cynthia RothrockCynthia RothrockNanna
Daniel BernhardtDaniel BernhardtBryan Raglan
Kathy LongKathy LongSadie
Jessica MorrisJessica MorrisConstance
Rachel RosensteinRachel RosensteinMolly
Woo HwangWoo HwangMike
Elijah AdamsAndy
Christopher MitchumChristopher MitchumPop

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