Christmas in the Heartland (2017)

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Kara and Jessie are two teenage girls from very different worlds, but with a little Christmas magic, they find they have much more in common than they ever imagined.

Title
The film "Christmas in the Heartland" is a heartwarming, family-oriented movie directed by Harvey Lowry and launched in 2017. The story revolves around 2 teenage women from dissimilar backgrounds who fulfill on an airplane and decide to change locations for the joyful duration to leave their households.

Plot
The two main characters are Kara, a wealthy city girl, and Jessie, who comes from a little midwestern town. Regardless of their different backgrounds, both ladies share one thing in common - the fear of costs Christmas vacations with their unduly eccentric loved ones. For that reason, they create a plan to aboard the wrong flights and experience each other's household traditions.

Switching Places
Kara winds up in Oklahoma, pretending to be Jessie. She experiences a no-frills, folksy Christmas tradition. She gets drawn into a contest held every year by one of the town's most affluent households, where the winner gets a significant quantity of cash. On the other hand, Jessie, pretending to be Kara, is in Palm Springs, where she is roped into a charm pageant. Kara, in Jessie's place, succumbs to the charm of the small town and feels a connection with Jessie's caring grandpa, while Jesse, in Kara's place, befriends Kara's granny, who is a retired Hollywood star.

Unforeseen Transformation
The plot takes a twist when the girls realize the importance and love of their households. The outrageous switch leads Kara to cultivate a bond with Jessie's grandfather, and she starts to appreciate the simpler things in life. On the other hand, Jessie discovers that she has a propensity for participating in a charm pageant and developing a close association with a senior lady who has valuable life lessons to share.

Finish up
It is towards the end of the film that both women' family histories become connected and a story unwinds about the previous love of Kara's granny and Jessie's grandfather. The families come together to celebrate an inclusive, cheerful, and somewhat disorderly Christmas. The story reveals that family isn't just about blood family members; it's about the relationships you build, the relationships you cultivate, and the people who surround you during the holiday.

Conclusion
Overall, "Christmas in the Heartland" wonderfully highlights the style of familiar love and vacation spirit with a touch of comedy and drama. In spite of being from dissimilar backgrounds, the teenage ladies share a memorable holiday after switching places. They spend time with unknown relatives and end up understanding, appreciating, and liking them. It is an uplifting movie that restates the bonds of family, love, understanding, and most notably, the magic and spirit of Christmas. The film is a feel-good watch that radiates festive heat, cheer, and the significance of belongingness.

Top Cast

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    Sierra McCormick
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    Brighton Sharbino
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    Bo Derek
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    Shelley Long
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    Tiffany Fallon
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    Christian Kane
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