This is the very best that Hallmark has to offer. It is a compelling story from start to finish about three sisters with very different lives and their mother who had a devastating experience 25 years ago. Hallmark has assembled an extremely talented cast : Kimberley Sustad, who always gives an excellent performance that enhances any film she is in; Barbara Niven, the best of Hallmark's "mother" figures; and relatively new actresses to the Hallmark stable, Lyndsy Fonseca and Erica Durance. These ladies all give rather complicated performances that serve to enhance the characters that they play and make them identifiable and sympathetic despite their flaws. Together, they create a family dynamic that is believable and realistic.
Credit must be given to the writers as well. This story evolves with several little surprises along the way, leading up to one jaw-dropping revelation that you don't see coming, which forces the sisters, and their mother as well, to confront their issues.
Supported by some very good performances by the male actors, particularly Tom Stevens as Luke, and two children (who are endearing without being obnoxious), the four lead actresses create a very talented ensemble that only enhances the creativity of the fine script. You get the feeling that all of these performers really enjoyed working with each other.
Visually, the movie is attractive and the production values are top notch.
Kudos to Hallmark, director Ali Liebert, the writers, and the cast for bringing this book to the screen in a way that is quite emotional without being maudlin and, ultimately, very satisfying and memorable. This is Hallmark at its best.
Credit must be given to the writers as well. This story evolves with several little surprises along the way, leading up to one jaw-dropping revelation that you don't see coming, which forces the sisters, and their mother as well, to confront their issues.
Supported by some very good performances by the male actors, particularly Tom Stevens as Luke, and two children (who are endearing without being obnoxious), the four lead actresses create a very talented ensemble that only enhances the creativity of the fine script. You get the feeling that all of these performers really enjoyed working with each other.
Visually, the movie is attractive and the production values are top notch.
Kudos to Hallmark, director Ali Liebert, the writers, and the cast for bringing this book to the screen in a way that is quite emotional without being maudlin and, ultimately, very satisfying and memorable. This is Hallmark at its best.