Dear Viola

Dear Viola

She advised him to start dating again, but she never mentioned who.

2014 · 87 min · ★ 6.8 · Romance, Comedy, TV Movie

Katie, a shy newspaper accountant submits a reply to a "Dear Viola" letter to the editor that she works for, anonymously. She has a real knack for writing to people and getting to the heart of the matter. Soon, she takes over the newspaper's advice column and falls in love with one of her correspondents. The whole town becomes involved in the romantics.

Directed by Laurie Lynd

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