Love Always, Santa (2016)

Overview
"Love Always, Santa" is a heartfelt, holiday romantic drama released in 2016, directed by Brian Herzlinger. The movie is centered on the lives of a widowed mother, her young daughter, and a budding love with an unexpected stranger. The protagonists of the movie are Celia Banks, portrayed by Marguerite Moreau, her daughter Lilly Banks, played by Isadora Swann, and secret author Jake, played by Mike Faiola.

Plot Initiation
The movie begins with Celia, a children's book author, who lost her partner 3 years ago. Since then, she has been living in a little Minnesotan town called Northfield with her child Lilly. The holiday is an especially challenging time for them because it restores memories of their lost enjoyed one. Lilly, in the hope of restoring her mom's lost joy, writes a letter to Santa asking him to send her mom a new spouse to enjoy.

Satisfying of the Protagonists
The letter reaches Jake, a mystery author struggling with his writing. He's in a challenging slump due to a severe critique from an editor about his characters lacking depth. Interested by the child's innocence and faith in Santa, Jake responds to the letter. This comes just as Celia has a deadline to satisfy for her publisher and is looking for a suitable illustrator for her books. Jake, trying to help Lilly's wish come to life, attempts to set Celia up on a date with another male, who ends up being the incorrect match.

Budding Romance
Later on in the storyline, Celia and Jake cross courses. A connection stimulates in between them over their shared love for books and composing, neither initially familiar with the letter to Santa. As their friendship grows, we see a psychological development in their relationship. They become closer, and there are several moments that highlight their connection. Jake also starts to communicate more with Lilly, growing quite keen on her.

Culmination and Resolution
The climax of the film comes when Celia finds the correspondence between her daughter and Jake. At first shocked and disturbed, she confronts Jake and they have a fallout. The dispute solves when Jake seriously professes his growing love for Celia and Lilly. Comprehending his real feelings and understanding her own love for him, Celia forgives Jake.

In the denouement, we see Jake's writing profession revitalize, thanks to his newfound understanding of much deeper feelings, leading to a hit novel. He also ends up being the illustrator for Celia's brand-new book, linking their professional lives too. The movie ends on a positive note as Jake, Celia, and Lilly start to anticipate their lives as a pleased household, therefore representing the real spirit of Christmas.

Total Impression
"Love Always, Santa" is a touching film that combines the innocence of a child's belief in Christmas wonders with a poignant tale of love and loss. The movie wonderfully unravels the notion that love and joy can manifest in unexpected methods, even in the saddest times. An effective mix of love, household feelings, and festive cheer makes this movie a delightful watch during the holiday season.

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