A Tale of Delight
7.6
2012
1 hr 29 min
Drama
A young illustrator fights the haunting memories of his wife's tragic death. One day, his hope for healing is at risk when his family's desire for a happy Christmas force him to hold his pain and guilt inside.
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- Cast：
- Elizabeth Colunga , Christian Lagadec , Edward Stiner , Tim Harrold
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Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.
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