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The Wishing Tree
2012
86 minutes
Director
Terry Ingram
Cast
Jason Gedrick
Erica Cerra
Richard Harmon
Description
"The Wishing Tree" follows Professor Evan Farnsworth, a widower who dedicates his time to helping students at a prestigious boarding school in Maine. As Christmas approaches, Evan invites several students who have nowhere to go for the holidays to join him. Together, they participate in the town's tradition of decorating the Wishing Tree, a Christmas tree adorned with handwritten wishes. Through this shared experience, they form a close-knit family, learning the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of community.
Professions
Professor
Settings & Cities
Maine
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
New York City, New York
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Review
"A Tree, Some Wishes, and a Whole Lot of Christmas Magic!"
The Wishing Tree is a Hallmark holiday movie that delivers all the holiday feels—plus a sprinkle of festive magic, starring Jason Gedrick, Erica Cerra, and Richard Harmon. When a mysterious wishing tree grants some unlikely wishes, Jason Gedrick’s character is caught between skeptical disbelief and the hope that maybe, just maybe, Christmas miracles are real. Erica Cerra adds warmth as the holiday-loving lead, while Richard Harmon brings some humor and unexpected charm as a quirky friend who believes in the magic more than anyone. Hallmark movies always know how to pull on the heartstrings, and this one’s no exception, with its perfect mix of holiday wishes, romance, and a little too much eggnog. If you’re in the mood for a Christmas story with a little magic, a few wishes, and lots of heartwarming moments, The Wishing Tree is your go-to holiday pick!