'Boyfriends of Christmas Past': 5 things to know about Hallmark holiday movie

The Christmas season greets Lauren with the ghosts of her exes and dilemma of a possible new love with her best friend
Catherine Haena Kim and Raymond Ablack in 'Boyfriends of Christmas Past' (Hallmark)
Catherine Haena Kim and Raymond Ablack in 'Boyfriends of Christmas Past' (Hallmark)

In this holiday season, nothing is better than to stay in and watch a family movie or sit by the fireplace to catch up on some Christmas-themed TV shows with your loved ones. The season of snowy days, shopping for presents, unwinding with loved ones over a hot cup of cocoa is right around the corner, so gear up!

On account of Christmas, Hallmark brings you its newest season's special release. The Christmas movie revolves around the life of Lauren, a marketing executive, who is unexpectedly visited by so-called "ghosts" of four of her ex-boyfriends. She eventually realizes she has feelings for her best friend. Does she risk her friendship for something more?

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When does 'Boyfriends of Christmas Past' release and where can you watch it?

'Boyfriends of Christmas Past' will release on Oct 23, 2021, and can be streamed on Hallmark. 

What is 'Boyfriends of Christmas Past' all about?

The official synopsis reads: "Leading up to Christmas, Lauren is visited by the ghosts of four ex-boyfriends. She must learn to open her heart or risk losing her best friend, Nate".

Who stars in the Hallmark movie? 

Catherine Haena Kim (IMDb)

Catherine Haena Kim as Lauren Kim

Catherine Haena Kim, born and raised in New York, is a well-known actress known for her roles in 'FBI' (2018), 'Ballers' (2015), and 'Hawaii Five-0' (2010). Kim studied drama and psychology at the University of Virginia, and also placed 3rd in the national pageant, winning the Miss Photogenic award. 

The rest of the cast includes Raymond Ablack as Nate Sagar, Karn Kalra as Jake, Jordan Kronis as Tyler Mirsky, and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Leo Kim. 

Showrunners 

'Boyfriends of Christmas Past' is directed by Don McBrearty, and written by Lisa Parsons

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