A Christmas Surprise
2020 · 95 min · ★ 5.8 · Comedy, TV Movie
A mother gets a Christmas surprise when her daughter announces she's engaged. Now the holiday is thrown into chaos as she deals with her less-than-impressive and soon-to-be son-in law, his overbearing mother and an impending wedding.
Directed by Terri J. Vaughn · Written by Chad Quinn
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