'A Taste of Christmas': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Lifetime's holiday romance

This movie is part of the network's annual ‘It’s a Wonderful Lifetime’ programming, but before you watch it, here are all the details you need to know
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Even though almost the entire world is going through a pandemic, there’s nothing that can curb people’s enthusiasm for the upcoming holiday season. The celebrations and merriment might not be like the previous years – for our own good – but the spirit of Christmas remains undeterred. To keep you entertained through the days prior to actual Christmas Day, Lifetime is all set to air the film ‘A Taste of Christmas’. This movie is part of the network's annual ‘It’s a Wonderful Lifetime’ programming. Before you watch the movie, here are all the details you need to know.

Release date

‘A Taste of Christmas’ will premiere on Friday, November 20, at 8 pm ET on Lifetime.

Plot

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The official synopsis for the film reads, “When Natalie (Anni Krueger) learns her cousin Francesca (Nia Vardalos) must cancel the Christmas Eve opening of her new Italian restaurant, Natalie's heart goes out to all of the guests who were planning on attending. Since no one should be alone on Christmas, Natalie decides to make the opening happen any way she can. However, the attractive but pessimistic Chef Stefano (Gilles Marini) believes it's impossible - there are only three days until Christmas! But Natalie insists that problems are just opportunities in disguise and soon she convinces Stefano that they can do it. At first, these opposites do not attract, but feelings begin to change when they find themselves working side-by-side. With Stefano’s help Natalie learns that cooking, like Christmas, isn’t about perfection...it’s about sharing it with the ones you love.”

Cast

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The cast comprises Anni Krueger, Gilles Marini, Nia Vardalos, Andrew Brodeur and Emma Myers. Anni and Gilles play the leads in the film. Anni has been part of TV shows such as ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ and ‘The Romanoffs’. Gilles is known for his roles in the film ‘Sex and the City’ and in television shows such as ‘Brothers & Sisters’, ‘Switched at Birth’ and ‘Devious Maids’. He was also the runner-up in season 8 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’.

Creators

‘A Taste of Christmas’ is produced by Sunshine Films & Aventura Entertainment. Omar Romay is the executive producer. The film is directed by Damian Romay and the script is by Kelly Peters and Amy Katherine Taylor.

Trailer

A short preview posted on their website gives a peek into the world of our protagonists. Even though they appear to differ in their way of working in the beginning, the two eventually seem to fall for each other.

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