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A Sugar & Spice Holiday

ComedyDramaRomance

A rising young architect, Suzy, returns to her hometown in Maine for Christmas and finds herself competing in the local gingerbread bake-off alongside an old high school classmate, Billy, while also trying to win a big promotion at work.

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ComedyDramaRomance

Year

2020

Duration

1h 24m

IMDb

6.3

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Release2020

Runtime1h 24m

IMDb★ 6.3

Cast

Jennifer Liao

Director

Jacky Lai

Suzy Yung

Tony Giroux

Billy Martin

Lillian Lim

Mimi Yung

Tzi Ma

Pete Yung

Cardi Wong

Wayne Yung

Micah Chen

Simon Yung

Grace Sunar

Bowyn Yung

Aadila Dosani

Caitlin Keyes

Eli Gabay

Stavros

Marc-Anthony Massiah

Nick Dupont

Sasha Hayden

Merry Dupont

Leonard Tenisci

Brian Maguire

NA

Nancy Amelia Bell

Mary Maguire

Maxwell Jando

Maguire Grandkid #1

Scarlett Jando

Maguire Grandkid #2

Melanie Rose Wilson

Annie Yung

Blair Penner

Marshall

Lesley Mirza

Maple Lane Captain

ET

Eirene Tran Donohue

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Chloé Warrisse MtgMar 29, 2023

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TsebZzMar 29, 2023

A Sugar And Spice Christmas/Holiday (2020) - "Teach someone to fish and they will stink, teach them to bake and they will always have sweet treats." I really enjoyed this film. It was refreshing to have a story featuring an Asian family and some of the traditions of their heritage. They didn't go over the top with it and actually I appreciated that, because it can be too focussed on differences sometimes, but the nods and hints were just a nice change from the usual black or white options available. And maybe it was because I was on a weird high/come down from forgetting to take my happy drugs, but it just seemed to have the right balance of silliness and seriousness. Although he wouldn't be classed wholly as a leading man or deemed traditionally gorgeous, Tony Giroux, as Billy, definitely had a charm. As the film progressed, I thought that he was actually very cute and his character was really sweet with a lovely, fun personality. The leading lady Jacky Lai, playing Suzy, was good too, but I had to wonder if she really NEEDED that promotion or not? They always say that in these films, but then they go back to the most luxurious apartments or spend a fortune flying back and forth between the city and their hometowns, so how poor are they that a promotion is all that can save them? Suzy's Mother was an awesome character, but some of the supporting artists were a bit questionable, including and mostly those involved in the bake off. But the Nan in this film was adorable, just like mine and God don't I miss her. We never made cookies together, but as someone that was in my life longer than most of the others, she left a gaping hole. The scenes that the Nan was in really pulled at my heartstrings. What I really liked was the idea that Suzy might not get everything wrapped up in the end, so I was a little bit disappointed that they did what they did with it, but I would still say that this film was one of the best I've seen from the latest batch of the made for TV Christmas films. 7/10.

FantasticOct 18, 2022

Sauce

BEBITOOct 17, 2022

Cultural appropriation works both ways so just stop. Maybe get some original ideas instead of ripping off others. I'm sure there are other great stories that could be told without copying.

Fat Make upOct 17, 2022

I want to give all the creative people here benefit of the doubt, but I kept wondering if they're were told either to step it up, or tone it down, to make this a whimsical light-hearted piece loved by all. Ms Lai's character is given the complete checklist of every successful Asian professional - but then she comes across as a whiney Valley Girl? I'm surprised they didn't make the brother gay. I get this is not "Mulan" or "The Farewell," but if you're playing the Chinese card - especially for the first time on a Lifetime/Hallmark Christmas event - why rely on tropes and formulaic content? Yeah, girl comes home, connects with granny memories, and lives happily ever after with her old boyfriend. Cool. And there's nothing wrong with that, I was just hoping they would take it to another level. At least one we would remember in three weeks.

RAGHDA.KOct 17, 2022

It was so cute!! I loved the script and the cast has such great chemistry. What a fun take and I'll admit most Christmas movies are really formulaic and obvious but this one has such a sweet message and great spirit! I'd watch it again and I'll keep my eyes on the leads and keep my fingers crossed they do a sequel!! (Just watched about 2 prior movies with the same sort of storyline but this one was unique enough and I swear the casting was superior to any other)

Lilly KoriOct 17, 2022

A sugar and spice holiday was a sweet movie. It was well acted and had some nice moments. But the CGIs were horrible. Still, the movie is heartwarming and has a lot of sweets in it.

AayushiOct 17, 2022

I enjoyed this movie a lot and I applaud Lifetime for being the first to bring an Asian cast to the Christmas table. These networks seem to forget that there's a large Asian population out there and there's several of us who fall into their target demographics! While I enjoy the regular Christmas/Hanukkah movies on both networks I appreciate that Asian actors and fans of these movies are finally being represented! The movie was adorable and so were all of the cast members. Thank You Lifetime!