'A Christmas Exchange': Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about Lifetime's heartwarming film

Through the ups and downs of her new life in London and searching for romance, Molly begins to look forward to all communication with Patrick
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Christmas is the time for love, togetherness, hanging up those red and blue stockings and watching some feel-good films. So gear up this festive season as television channels have a lot to offer. Some explore the true meaning of love and community, others explain what the festival is all about. These films promise all the warm and fuzzy feels like a good cup of hot chocolate on a cold winter’s day. And what's better than a Christmas film? A Christmas romcom! So, settle down with your family and get ready to watch some feel-good films. One such film that seems to bring love and joy is 'A Christmas Exchange'.

Release date

'A Christmas Exchange' will release on December 19 on Lifetime at 8 pm.

Plot details

The synopsis reads, "The holiday season has started and Molly Cooper (Laura Vandervoort) is looking for joy. Finally living her childhood dream, Molly swaps her quaint farmhouse for London Financier Patrick Kingston’s (Rainbow Sun Francks) posh apartment. Through the ups and downs of her new life in London and searching for romance, Molly begins to look forward to all communication with Patrick. Likewise, Patrick finds Molly’s warm emails and texts charming and compelling. Sparks fly between them as they get to know each other as they live in each other’s spaces."

Cast

Laura Vandervoort

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Laura Dianne Vandervoort is best known for her roles as Sadie Harrison in the CTV teen drama series 'Instant Star', Arla in 'The Bolt-Gun Killer', Cogan in the Syfy supernatural drama series 'Haven', Kara Zor-El in The CW serial drama series 'Smallville', and as Lisa in the ABC science fiction series V (2009). In 2014, she starred in the Space drama series 'Bitten'.

Rainbow Sun Francks

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Francks is known for his role as Lt. Aiden Ford in the television show 'Stargate Atlantis'. He has also starred in shows such as 'High Fidelity', 'Umbrella Academy', and 'The Strain' as well as 'Beaverton'.

Creators

The film has been directed by Justin G Dyck, and written by Barbara Hannay and Neale Kimmel. 

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