Christmas in Rome (2019)

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An independent-minded American tour guide is fired from her job in Rome just before Christmas. She crosses paths with an American executive named Oliver, who wants to buy a high-end Italian ceramics company. Oliver hires Angela to be his tour guide around the Eternal City, as the owner of the ceramics company won’t sell it to him until he learns “the heart and soul of Rome.” But is there another heart and soul that he may win?

Summary of the Plot
Launched in 2019, "Christmas in Rome" is a charming American made-for-television Christmas film under director Ernie Barbarash. A heartwarming tale of love focused around an American tour guide in Rome and an organization executive, it embraces aspects of cultural differences, individual liberation, and, obviously, the spirit of Christmas.

Main Characters and their Journey
The film's lead characters are Angela, played by Lacey Chabert, an American tour guide who shares an intimate love for Rome and its captivating culture, and Oliver Martin, played by Sam Page, a driven organization executive sent out to get an Italian ceramics company.

Angela suddenly loses her job, but her enthusiasm for Rome leads her to fulfill Oliver at a crossroad. Oliver, doing not have in understanding the genuine Italian art of negotiating, works with Angela to provide Rome's culture appropriately with want to seal his company offer. As Angela takes Oliver through the beauty and historic appeal of Rome's streets, they share life stories, dreams, and fears, forming a bond that evolves into an endearing romance in the middle of the enchanting city and wonderful Christmas festivities.

Explore Cultural Differences
"Christmas in Rome" showcases the sharp contrast in between Angela's sense of credibility, heritage and the real spirit of Rome versus Oliver Martin's enterprise-centered, time-oriented method. The film progressively shows Oliver's transformation, softened, discovering to appreciate the concept of "La Dolce Far Niente" - The sweet taste of doing nothing, shown by the unwinded, savor-the-moment Italian way of life.

Christmas Spirit and Setting
The movie is tastefully laden with the visual appeal of Rome at Christmastime. It encapsulates the enchanting charm of ancient city streets adorned with joyful lights, the standard Christmas market at Piazza Navona, and the iconic artifacts that make Rome a place of historical discovery which, when integrated with the spirit of Christmas, makes the elements of the motion picture lavish and striking.

Romantic Evolution and Conclusion
Amidst the expedition of Rome's culture and discovering the essence of 'pelligrini'-- a journey made with intent, Angela and Oliver find a beautiful connection between them and soon realise their feelings for one another. As Angela helps Oliver decrease and gain a novel viewpoint for life and love, they both discover themselves falling in love over Christmas. Oliver's improvement assists him secure the business handle the warmth and sincerity motivated by the real Roman design, cementing Angela's value in his life.

In the end, "Christmas in Rome" is a wonderful sweeping romance interwoven with the magic of Christmas in the heart of Rome. The focus on individual advancement, cultural gratitude, and progressing love offers the movie with depth and warmth, making it a great film for the holiday season.

Top Cast

  • Lacey Chabert (small)
    Lacey Chabert
    Angela de Luca
  • Sam Page (small)
    Sam Page
    Oliver Martin
  • Franco Nero (small)
    Franco Nero
    Luigi Forlinghetti
  • Holly Hayes (small)
    Holly Hayes
    Margaret Fletcher
  • Bryan Bounds
    Jack Fletcher
  • Fernanda Diniz (small)
    Fernanda Diniz
    Francesca Gianelli
  • Petar Cvirn
    Pietro Gianelli
  • Natasha Estelle (small)
    Natasha Estelle
    Estelle Burns
  • Francesca De Martini (small)
    Francesca De Martini
    Sofia Forlinghetti
  • Simone Spinazzè (small)
    Simone Spinazzè
    Tomasso Toffino
  • Cleo Demetriou
    Betty