After experiencing several stressful situations within a short time — including the failure of the family business and the loss of her mother — Janet Broderick becomes ill. Falling into a deep sleep, she dreams of returning to her hometown, taking her children with her to meet her deceased loved ones. Perhaps, during a Christmas reunion with her beloved family, she will find the answer to coping with her troubles.
Acting
Lansbury and Remick elevate schmaltz to genuine heartbreak
Direction
Delbert Mann brings theatrical intimacy to TV melodrama
Director
Delbert Mann
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Delbert Mann's final theatrical-style film after a career spanning Marty and Middle of the Night.
The film belongs to a bizarre 1980s subgenre of 'death dream' TV movies that let families process grief through supernatural Christmas visits.
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