'Baby in a Manger': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and everything you need to know about this Christmas film

CPS agent Alison and a police officer Brock find a lost baby lying in a nativity scene. Can the miracle of Christmas help this baby find a forever home and them a forever love?

With the spirit of Christmas is kicking in, UPtv brings to you a movie that is a lot like a metaphor for Christmas itself.  Coincidentally it is going to release on Christmas eve and it is everything to do with the miracle of the holiday season. 

Here's everything you need to know about the film 'Baby in a Manger' before its release: 

Release date:

The film is going to release on Christmas eve, December 24, 2019. 

Plot:

Child Protection Service (CPS) agent Alison and a police officer Brock find a lost baby lying in a nativity scene. The duo goes about looking for the baby's mother and it turns out that the mother had abandoned the baby at the church. Can the miracle of Christmas help this baby find a forever home?  And maybe even help Brock and Alison find love in each other?

Cast:

Monica Knox

Monica Knox plays Alison in this film (IMDB)

Monica is a Canadian actress who started off her career in the industry with the TV series 'Train 48.' She went on to be part of several other shows and films like 'Haunted Hospital', 'History Erased', 'Untold Stories of the E as Dr. Epi and 'Murder Wall.' She will be playing the role of CPS agent Alison in this Christmas movie. 

Michael Morrone

Michael Morrone plays Brock in this Christmas movie (IMDB)

Michael is a fine actor in the making. He has worked in films like 'Disaster at Sea', 'After the storm', and 'Mercy'. He will be seen playing Brock in 'Baby in a Manger'. 

Creator:

Justin G. Dyck

Justin is a cinematographer and director in the industry. His popular work includes 'Christmas With a Prince', 'Super Detention', 'Best Friend From Heaven' and 'Double talk'. Justin has worked created and directed several other Christmas TV movies in the past and he is currently in the process of filming a new TV series 'The Wedding Planners.' 

Trailer:



 

From the trailer, we see a baby abandoned in the congregation during the nativity performance. Just like they were celebrating the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, this baby too could change the lives of Alison and Brock forever. The duo somehow ends up fostering the abandoned baby. Little do they know about the challenges they are going to deal with as "parents." Alison discovers Brock's issues from his childhood and helps him cope up. On a quest to find a permanent home for the baby, will they find their happily ever after too? 

Where to watch:

Tune into UPTv on Tuesday, December 24 at 7 pm to watch the film. In case, you miss it, the repeat telecast will happen on Wednesday, 25th December at 1 am. 

If you like this you will love these

'Christmas with a Prince' 

'Christmas Harmony'

'The Flight Before Christmas'

'Love at the Christmas Table' 

'A Christmas Kiss'

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