Christmas in Louisiana (2019)

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The Winter Family is Christmas royalty in New Iberia, Louisiana, and Sarah Winter, a successful lawyer and former Miss Christmas, is no exception. When she returns home to celebrate the anniversary of the town’s Sugarcane Christmas Festival, she rediscovers the magic of the season—and a little romance—with her former Mister Christmas, Luke.

Introduction
"Christmas in Louisiana" is a 2019 romantic drama tv movie directed by Emily Moss Wilson. It was very first aired on Lifetime as part of the network's yearly holiday-themed series of movie runs. The film features a star-studded cast with Moira Kelly, Percy Daggs III, Brian McNamara, and Carol Sutton joining lead stars Jana Kramer and Percy Daggs III.

Plot
The movie revolves around Sarah Winter, a successful attorney in Boston, portrayed by Jana Kramer. She is encouraged by her grandfather to go back to her hometown in Louisiana to commemorate the town's 50th annual Christmas parade. Unbeknownst to her, her ex-boyfriend, Mike Hopkins (played by Percy Daggs III), a former expert baseball gamer, likewise goes back to town for the celebrations.

The Winter family has an enduring tradition of reigning as the parade's Miss Christmas. Sarah, the existing Miss Christmas, is charged to pass down the title to her follower throughout the occasion. As she returns house, old sensations are stirred when she discovers that she would be working carefully with Mike, who is the Parade's Mr. Christmas, in the event preparations.

Advancement of the Storyline
Sarah and Mike's story is a timeless tale of revived love, with the magical Holiday season as the background. With time, as they work together in coordinating the parade, the stimulates in between them begin to reignite. They remember their shared history, and their previous love for each other resurfaces.

Nevertheless, Sarah is torn in between her effective career in Boston and her sensations for Mike, which requires her to review her life's options. The story culminates on the day of the parade. The magical environment of the holiday season, coupled with the close-knit bond of the community, makes Sarah realize that she still loves Mike and wishes to be with him.

Conclusion
"Christmas in Louisiana" is a heartwarming film that encapsulates the spirit of the holiday and the power of love and family. It reveals that real love never dies which sometimes, returning home can open up new paths in life that a person never ever thought possible. The film ends with Sarah choosing love over her career, choosing to remain in Louisiana to be with Mike.

Audiences' Reception
The audiences praised the movie for its captivating representation of Christmas customs, touching on the themes of love, household, and reconciliation. The chemistry between Jana Kramer and Percy Daggs III also added to the movie's success, supplying audiences with believable and likable characters. Nevertheless, the motion picture does follow a predictable, timeless holiday romance plotline which some audiences found to be cliché. However, "Christmas in Louisiana" is a warm and sweet movie that provides its guarantee of a feel-good, holiday-themed romantic drama.

Top Cast

  • Jana Kramer (small)
    Jana Kramer
    Sarah Winter
  • Percy Daggs III (small)
    Percy Daggs III
    Luke
  • Moira Kelly (small)
    Moira Kelly
    Charlotte
  • Dee Wallace (small)
    Dee Wallace
    Doris
  • Barry Bostwick (small)
    Barry Bostwick
    Timothy
  • Brian McNamara (small)
    Brian McNamara
    Mark
  • Lara Grice (small)
    Lara Grice
    Miss Clara
  • Harley Graham (small)
    Harley Graham
    Carol
  • Scott Allen Perry (small)
    Scott Allen Perry
    Mayor Freddie Decourt
  • Carol Jean Wells (small)
    Carol Jean Wells
    Young Sarah
  • Darrius Phillip Thomas
    Young Luke