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Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane
In 1960, Eli and Penny take in Eli’s curmudgeonly father, Walter, and are forced to navigate some tricky family waters to get through the holidays while also working on a Christmas themed time capsule for son Alex’s school project. In 1998, we see Regina and Nelson’s first meeting: stuck together when a blizzard strands Nelson in Regina’s home on Christmas Eve. In 2015, Jessie faces a big challenge while planning her sister’s last-minute Christmas Eve wedding — the officiant is Tim, her high school sweetheart, whom she hasn’t seen in almost 20 years.
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Plot Summary
In the sterile, snow-dusted environs of a secluded luxury resort, a group of estranged family members gathers for the holidays, only to find their festive facade crumbling under the weight of long-held secrets and simmering resentments. As a blizzard traps them together, old wounds are reopened, and the true nature of their relationships is brutally exposed, leading to a tense psychological battle for survival.
Critical Reception
Early buzz suggests 'Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane' is a masterclass in suspense, praised for its sharp dialogue, intense performances, and Fincher's signature atmospheric direction. Critics anticipate it will be a dark, thought-provoking exploration of family dysfunction.
What Reviewers Say
Praise for Fincher's meticulous direction and ability to build unbearable tension.
Anticipation for powerful performances from its ensemble cast, particularly Rooney Mara.
Expectations of a bleak yet captivating narrative that delves into the darker side of familial bonds.
Google audience: As the film has not yet been released, there are no public reviews available to summarize.
Fun Fact
The film's production was notoriously secretive, with director David Fincher reportedly only allowing cast members to read the script on set and demanding they not discuss plot details outside of filming.
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