One Fine Christmas (2019)

One Fine Christmas Poster

The families on Christmas Street have been so busy with their day-to-day lives that they lose sight of the importance of family during the holiday season.

Introduction
"One Fine Christmas" is an initial movie provided by the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) that premiered in 2019 as part of the network's vacation programming. The film is directed by Rhonda Baraka and features an ensemble cast consisting of Rick and Sasha Fox, Vanessa Williams, Marla Gibbs, and lots of others.

Plot
The motion picture follows the lives of a number of households in a close-knit neighborhood on Christmas Street. However, despite residing in the very same community, each household is handling their particular issues and challenges throughout the holiday. The plot centers on Susan and Haley, a mother and child who are progressively drifting apart from one another due to their chaotic life schedules. Haley, who operates in a corporate task, has ended up being too immersed in her work and has no time for personal connections - including her own mother Susan.

On the other hand, Susan herself, a widowed physician, is constantly having a hard time to find a balance between her requiring profession and her obligations in your home. This lack of interaction and connection in between the mom and child signifies the general disconnection widespread in the community. With the Christmas holidays looming, each household is striving in their own method to establish links and make the festive times unique.

Personal Struggles & Realizations
Haley's Christmas spirits are uplifted when she encounters her childhood friend, Jessie. Jessie, an army veteran, moved into the community recently. His arrival draws Haley out of her work-focused life and makes her realize the significance of individual connections, family, and community.

All at once, the movie showcases other households in the community dealing with problems like dementia, parental expectations, loss, and loneliness during the festive season. Nevertheless, each household gradually recognizes the importance of individual relationships, neighborhood, and Christmas spirit.

The Joyful Conclusion
As Christmas methods, the households on the street come together to commemorate as a community, something they had refrained from doing for a long period of time. They embrace the vacation spirit by sharing their pleasures, sadness, and hopes. Haley and Susan reconnect and fix the tension between them. The community restores their conventional Christmas block celebration, leading to a happy event filled with love, unity, and understanding.

Haley makes the crucial choice of offering more value to individuals in her life instead of her work. She repairs her relationship with her mom, Susan, and rekindles her romance with Jessie.

Conclusion
"One Fine Christmas" is more than just a holiday-themed movie. It explores the real-life concerns faced by ordinary people, consisting of work pressures, familial relations, expectations, and aging. The movie emphasizes the importance of community and individual connections in bringing happiness and joy, especially during the holiday.
While it does touch upon some severe subjects, the movie does not fail to spread Christmas cheer. It teaches the importance of striking a balance between work and individual life, along with showing how the spirit of Christmas can reunite communities and families alike.

Top Cast

  • Marla Gibbs (small)
    Marla Gibbs
    Alice
  • Rick Fox (small)
    Rick Fox
    Roger
  • Vanessa Williams (small)
    Vanessa Williams
    Susan
  • Mark Christopher Lawrence (small)
    Mark Christopher Lawrence
    Al
  • Daniel Booko (small)
    Daniel Booko
    Nicolas Carter
  • Eva La Dare (small)
    Eva La Dare
    Diana
  • June Carryl (small)
    June Carryl
    Matty
  • Bobby Rice
    Rick
  • Reatha Grey (small)
    Reatha Grey
    Ms. Daniels
  • Rodney Van Johnson
    Bob
  • Alley Piontek
    Kelly