Told she would have less than a few months to live without a liver transplant, Heather Krueger’s time was running out when a kind stranger, Chris Dempsey, heard of her plight and discovered he was a perfect match. The two met and before long a friendship developed into romance. The movie follows Heather and Chris’ journey over three Christmases as his selfless gesture leads to a Christmas miracle for everyone involved. Based on a true story.
Acting
Brett Dalton's earnest stranger-with-a-liver energy carries the romance.
Writing
True story adaptation walks the medical drama-sweetheart line surprisingly well.
Director
Gary Yates
Brett Dalton
Chris Dempsey
Aimee Teegarden
Heather Krueger
Lolita Davidovich
Judy
Steve Bacic
Jack
Martin Roach
Dr. Jenkins
Nancy Sorel
Kathy Krueger
Cassandra Potenza
Ashley Krueger
Beverly Ndukwu
Nurse Rachel
Heidi Fielek
Audrey
Danika Frederick
Sadie
Melissa Marie Elias
Jennette
Thom Zimerle
Bill Krueger
Micheline Marchildon
Rosa
Ray Strachan
Hotel Manager
Darren Martens
Andy
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Chris Dempsey heard Heather's story on a local radio show and drove to her workplace unannounced to offer his liver.
This aired on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, not main Hallmark Channel—their slightly grittier sister network that handles 'based on true story' weepies.
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