Bringing Back Christmas

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Bringing Back Christmas

2023

1h 29m

5.7(3 votes)

Comedy

Family

Overview

When Daniel is fired right before his son's expensive surgery, an angel takes him on a journey back in time to witness the trials of Joseph and Mary before the very first Christmas, reminding him how God's love can carry him through anything.

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10 featured cast members

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Leigh-Allyn Baker

Angel Cal

Mark Christopher Lawrence

Daniel Reese

Isabelle Almoyan

Mary

Grey Acuna

Joseph

Ryan O'Quinn

Mary's Dad

Suzanne R. Neff

Mary's Mom

Taylor Cole

Seth

Dean Cain

Boss

Veronica Clayton

Benny

Gabriel C. Brown

Sommy (Singing Angel)

Creative team

Directed by: Lisa Arnold
Written by: Trey Fernald
Ariel Fernald

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