The Wishing Tree
Watch TrailerA special Christmas tree decorated with handwritten wishes helps Evan and his group of orphaned students develop a connection and a sense of family.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2012 |
| Country | Canada, United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, TV Movie, Romance |
| Director | Terry Ingram |
| Runtime | 86 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (19 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative around the quiet power of shared hope, relying on the simple metaphor of the tree to explore themes of loneliness and connection. It avoids grand gestures, instead finding warmth in small, earned moments of understanding between its characters.
What lingers after the credits is a gentle reminder that family can be built from chosen bonds and that the greatest gifts are often intangible. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Terry Ingram
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Cozy up on the sofa with a warm blanket for a heartwarming, festive feel-good story.
🎭 Cast
Jason Gedrick
Professor Evan Farnsworth
Erica Cerra
Clarissa Vance
Carrie Genzel
Amanda Breen
Richard Harmon
Andrew Breen
Amitai Marmorstein
Albert Nevins
Emmalyn Estrada
Juliet Espinoza
Teryl Rothery
Madelyn Guthrie
John Innes
Headmaster Martin Fitzsimmons
Erica Carroll
Elizabeth Scott-Farnsworth
Kurt Max Runte
Police Chief
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