Christmas at Grand Valley is a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original Movie that premiered on November 22, 2018, as part of the channel's annual Miracles of Christmas event. Nominated for the Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble Performance, it was originally intended to premiere on the main Hallmark Channel, as part of their annual Countdown to Christmas event, but was moved to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, swapping places with Reunited at Christmas.
Summary[]
Burned out from the hubbub of the Chicago gallery world, artist Kelly returns home to the picturesque Grand Valley just in time for Christmas. Maybe her favorite town's shining season will reinvigorate her love of art and guide her down her next path. Leo, businessman and all-star dad to his children, struggles to balance his time this holiday season. When he is assigned to review a hotel in Grand Valley for its value, he sees this as the perfect opportunity for a Christmas family vacation. It is not long until Kelly & Leo's worlds collide. As Kelly re-experiences her favorite Grand Valley traditions with Leo and his children, she begins to find her way back to her passion for art.
Availability[]
The cover to the DVD release.
The movie was released on DVD on October 1, 2019.
Cast[]
| Actress/actor | Character(s) |
|---|---|
| Danica McKellar | Kelly |
| Brennan Elliott | Leo |
| Dan Lauria | Frank |
| Hattie Kragten | Emma |
| Gage Graham-Arbuthnot | Max |
| Chad Connell | Mike |
| Zarrin Darnell-Martin | Lucy |
| Angela Asher | Vera |
| David Keeley | Darren |
| Kenny Wong | Jarrod |
| Maden Moorhouse | Barry |
| Catherine Burdon | Sylvia |
| Tara Samuel | Toni (Leo's sister) |
| John Talbot | Pete Santa Claus |
| Chris Farquhar | Sylvia's Assistant |
| Renee Frappier Michelle Jacket-Webster Justin Remeikis |
Carolers |
| Mahaila McKellar (uncredited) | Woman at tree ceremony |
| Draco Verta (uncredited) | Boy at tree ceremony |