'Under the Christmas Tree': 5 things you need to know about Lifetime's queer rom-com
With the festive season here, now is as good a time as any to binge your way through holiday movies. As cheesy as they may be, they certainly add to the magic and romance during this time of the year. If you're on the lookout for movies that don't follow the same old done and dusted plotline, then be sure to save your weekend for Lifetime's 'Under the Christmas Tree'
Are you looking for other holiday movies to ring in the festive spirit? Consider checking out -- 'Hot Chocolate Holiday', 'Mistletoe in Montana', 'Tis the Season to be Merry' and 'The Enchanted Christmas Cake'.
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When does 'Under the Christmas Tree' release, and where can you watch it
'Under the Christmas' premieres on Lifetime on Sunday, December 19 at 8/7c.
Who stars in the 'Under the Christmas Tree'
Elise Bauman
Elise Bauman is a Canadian actress, director, filmmaker and singer. Her works include 'The Republic of Sarah', 'Love in Translation', 'Designed with Love', 'A New Year's Resolution', 'Good Witch', 'How to Buy a Baby', 'Mary Kills People', 'Frankie Drake Mysteries', 'The Handmaid's Tale', 'Paper Crane', 'Becoming Burlesque', 'Murdoch Mysteries' and 'The Carmilla Movie'.
'Under the Christmas Tree' also stars Tattiawna Jones as Bauman's love interest and Ricki Lake in a supporting role.
What is 'Under the Christmas Tree' all about
As per the Lifetime synopsis "Marketing whiz Alma Beltran (Elise Bauman) and Christmas tree whisperer Charlie Freemont (Tattiawna Jones) cross paths when Charlie finds the perfect tree for the Maine Governor's Holiday Celebration – right in Alma's back yard. While they initially spar, romantic sparks soon begin to fly between the two women as the enchanting tree and some Christmas fairy dust from the town's pâtissière extraordinaire (Ricki Lake) bring out the best in them and spark each other to take leaps of faith and fight for love and Christmas magic.
Director
Lisa Rose Snow
Lisa Rose Snow is a director, writer, and creator. She was named Canada's top 3 emerging female directors in 2017 by Women In View and won the Telefilm New Voices Award in 2018, along with the WIFT Award for Women Making Waves. Her directorial works include -- 'Detention Adventure', 'I Hear You', 'Frontier', 'Little Dog', 'Meet Maurice Crosby' and 'Age of Reason'.
Trailer
You can check out the trailer for 'Under the Christmas Tree' here.
