My Secret Valentine (2018)

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A young woman takes advice from the chalkboard notes that her mysterious house rental tenant leaves when a slick sales rep arrives with plans to buy her family’s prized winery.

Introduction
"My Secret Valentine" is a wonderful 2018 romantic drama produced by the Hallmark Channel. The film is directed by Bradley Walsh and functions popular actors like Lacey Chabert and Andrew Walker. The story focuses on Chabert's character, Chloe, who goes on a mission to conserve the family vineyard from being sold while deciphering the secret behind a confidential admirer she all of a sudden establishes feelings for.

Plot Summary
Chloe (Lacey Chabert) is an effective city career woman who decides to go back to her rural roots when her daddy hints at offering their household vineyard. Upon arrival, she finds out that her father has already leased out part of their home to a business owner, named Seth (Andrew Walker), who plans to set up a winery. At first, Chloe is at chances with Seth due to the fact that she feels that her family's heritage is being threatened. However, as the plot unfolds, the 2 eventually find commonalities and collaborate to conserve the vineyard.

On the other hand, Chloe finds on a blackboard wall at her childhood home mystical messages left by a stranger offering advice on life and love. Captivated, she starts to communicate back with this secret pen friend, who later turns out to be Seth. In time and through their exchanges, Chloe starts to fall in love with her confidential writer, unconcerned to the fact that it is Seth.

Romantic Dilemma and Revelation
With time, Chloe and Seth establish a friendly connection; nevertheless, Chloe is torn between her growing feelings for Seth and her unknown admirer. Her sibling organizes an arranged date with her secret letter author set for the local Valentine's Day dance. Chloe excitedly awaits her secret valentine, not knowing it's Seth who is preventing exposing his identity to not complicate their working relationship.

When a customer from the city, Carl, gos to Chloe and tries to win her back, Seth, realizing his feelings for Chloe, chooses he can not participate in the dance. Ultimately, Chloe recognizes the depth of her feelings for Seth which he might be her secret valentine.

Conclusion
The climax happens when Chloe's daddy decides not to sell the vineyard due to Chloe and Seth's effective team effort in boosting the winery project's prospects. This decision solves the prime conflict in Chloe's life. Seth lastly admits that he is the secret admirer, which remarkably assists Chloe make the connection between her feelings for Seth and her confidential Valentine. For that reason, this discovery helps her pick in between Seth and her city beau, Carl.

The movie ends with Seth confessing his feelings for Chloe, leaving her on a cliffhanger. Nevertheless, Chloe surprises Seth by asking him to be her valentine, verifying her sensations for him too.

Analyses and Critical View
"My Secret Valentine" perfectly bridges the city and country life, presenting the idea that success can certainly come from simpleness. It brings the love alive through a love letter principle, which stimulates curiosity and intrigue. The chemistries in between the characters lend the movie a lovely appeal, with the secret valentine plot supplying a rejuvenating angle to the typical romantic movies.

With fascinating efficiencies by the leads and strong supporting characters, "My Secret Valentine" immerses the audience in Chloe's journey to discover love and conserve her familial tradition, winning hearts with its storytelling refinement.

Top Cast

  • Lacey Chabert (small)
    Lacey Chabert
    Chloe Grange
  • Andrew W. Walker (small)
    Andrew W. Walker
    Seth Anderson
  • Peter MacNeill (small)
    Peter MacNeill
    Truman Grange
  • Tara Yelland (small)
    Tara Yelland
    Leanne Morrison
  • Cindy Sampson (small)
    Cindy Sampson
    Taylor
  • Catherine Burdon
    Maggie
  • Kevin Claydon (small)
    Kevin Claydon
    Jeff
  • Carrie Schiffler (small)
    Carrie Schiffler
    Nancy
  • Joel Gagne (small)
    Joel Gagne
    Plumber
  • Richard Young (small)
    Richard Young
    Snobby Restaurant Owner
  • Kelly Boegel (small)
    Kelly Boegel
    Earthy Owner