Portrait of Love (2015)

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A prominent fashion photographer returns to her small town roots at the request of a friend. Surrounded by both memories and loved ones, she must consider a choice between a successful future and rekindling both the love of her life and of her home.

Introduction
"Portrait of Love" is a 2015 Hallmark Channel movie directed by K.T. Donaldson. The motion picture's story revolves primarily around April Littleton, an effective style professional photographer who goes back to her town home, activating a string of events that rekindle her love for her long-lost sweetheart and enthusiasm for portrait painting. The story juggles love, individual development, and the rediscovery of one's real enthusiasm.

Plot Overview
April Littleton, played by Bree Williamson, is a distinguished style professional photographer in New York. Regardless of her glamorous and successful occupation in the huge city, she discovers herself discontent and unfinished, triggering her go back to her small home town for a break. Back home, she is asked for to mentor a budding, gifted artist called Mallory, who occurs to be the child of her high school sweetie, Luke, played by Jason Dohring.

April's return ruffles the feathers of the small town locals and opens old injuries, especially those including her high school love Luke. The younger love in between April and Luke had ended quickly when April left their home town to pursue her dreams, leaving Luke heartbroken.

Rekindling of Past Relationships
In her return, April reconnects with her separated daddy, with whom she had a stretched relationship due to him being extremely stringent and unsupportive of her creative enthusiasms. Through the course of the film, they slowly reconcile their differences, causing a more understanding and strengthened relationship.

Parallelly, April is drawn back to Luke as she coaches his child. This leads to numerous fascinating interactions that trigger their old chemistry and bonding. Luke and April both discover residues of their past love in their interactions and eventually decide to offer their relationship another shot.

The Rediscovery of Passion
While in her hometown, April also discovers her long-lost passion for portrait painting. Painting portraits was something she enjoyed doing prior to she pursued her photography career in the city, which mainly included shooting designs. When she begins to coach Mallory, she herself gets reacquainted with her creative roots.

Conclusion
By the end of the movie, April decides to change her life drastically, discovering what truly makes her happy. The once-successful style photographer is now going to jeopardize her profession for her newly found satisfaction in portrait artistry, love, and household. She comprehends that love and enthusiasm are what truly matter and decides to stay in her hometown, reconciling her past and welcoming a love and life that she had left behind years back.

The movie, "Portrait of Love", presents how pursuing materialistic success might not constantly bring joy and how often, fulfillment lies in our roots and in supporting the relationships and enthusiasms closest to our hearts. It's a warm, inspiring drama about love, homecoming, and rediscovery of one's real enthusiasm.

Top Cast

  • Jason Dohring (small)
    Jason Dohring
    Luke Dwyer
  • Bree Williamson (small)
    Bree Williamson
    April Littleton
  • Frances Fisher (small)
    Frances Fisher
    Doll Dwyer
  • Ella Thomas (small)
    Ella Thomas
    Julia Robbins
  • Corbin Bernsen (small)
    Corbin Bernsen
    Tyler Mason
  • Caitlin Carmichael (small)
    Caitlin Carmichael
    Jess Dwyer
  • Cassius M. Willis (small)
    Cassius M. Willis
    Frank Robbins
  • Cissy Wellman
    Karen Waverly
  • Jesse D. Goins (small)
    Jesse D. Goins
    Stan
  • Sam Boxleitner (small)
    Sam Boxleitner
    Al Beekman
  • Marcus Coloma (small)
    Marcus Coloma
    Ben