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Dashing in December
Why this pick
Like The Christmas Setup, this is a warm queer holiday romance built around returning home, family expectations, and an old connection becoming something more.
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MOVIE2020 1h 25m USA
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Why this pick
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Christmas on Cherry Lane
Why this pick
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The Christmas House
Why this pick
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01 / THE STORY
As they enjoy the local holidays together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable but as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is mos
The story of New York lawyer Hugo who heads to Milwaukee with his best friend Madelyn to spend the holidays with his brother Aiden and his mom Kate, who is also in charge of the local Christmas celebrations. Ever the matchmaker, Kate arranges for Hugo to run into Patrick, Hugo’s high school friend and secret crush, who has recently returned after a successful stint in Silicon Valley. As they enjoy the local holiday festivities together, Hugo and Patrick’s attraction to each other is undeniable and it looks as though Kate’s Santa-style matchmaking is a success. But as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Ben Lewis
Hugo
Blake Lee
Patrick
Fran Drescher
Kate
Ellen Wong
Madelyn
Chad Connell
Aiden