The Holiday Calendar (2018)
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”A photographer inherits a magical advent calendar that predicts her future, leading her to love.”
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It's certain that 'The Christmas Spell' is going to stay away from awards, but it won't matter. After all, this is one of those light end-of-the-year movies, to lift the spirit and watch with family.
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A struggling but talented photographer inherits an antique holiday advent calendar, the contents of which seem to predict the future. Will this magical calendar lead her to love this holiday season?
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