Sartaj Singh
Directed by Brian Herzlinger, ‘Christmas at Plumhill Manor’ narrates the story of a New York City architect who unexpectedly inherits an English countryside manor and falls into a budding romance in the unfamiliarities of her new surroundings. Margot Stone is an accomplished architect who inherits an enchanting English estate during the holiday season. Far removed from the fast-paced urban environment she’s used to, Margot ventures across the Atlantic, stepping into a world that feels both magical and foreign. As the heiress gets a bearing of her new surroundings, she uncovers a Christmas secret hidden within the historic property. The Lifetime Christmas movie traces her journey from uncertainty to mingling with the locals and maybe even finding love.
Christmas at Plumhill Manor is a Fictional Movie About Serendipitous Events and Christmas Magic
‘Christmas at Plumhill Manor’ is a fictional work co-written by sisters Avery Henry-Bailey and Megan Henry Herzlinger. The film’s premise is based on the well-trodden ground of creating romance with an unexpected stroke of luck, enchanting new surroundings, and encountering a charming love interest. The writers worked with cohesion and coordination when penning the script for the film, excited as they put their combined vision to paper.
“The first film my sister, Avery, and I have ever co-written together! Avery is dedicated, creative, and unsurprisingly talented at screenwriting, and I loved going through the process with someone with whom I have such a natural shorthand (hello, sister language).” wrote Herzlinger on Instagram. “Cheers to our first movie together of many! And, thank you (Brian Herzlinger) for making our cozy, British, Christmas vision come to life!” Fans of Chrismas and romance movies may find the setup and themes in ‘Christmas at Plumhill Manor’ to be reminiscent of several films, including ‘The Love Hunt,’ ‘English Estate,’ and ‘Love, Once and Always.’
Parallels in Similar Movies: The Love Hunt, English Estate, and Love, Once and Always.
Like ‘Christmas at Plumhill Manor,’ ‘English Estate’ follows a rising star architect who inherits a sprawling mansion in the English countryside. The architect, Nora Cartwright, is awestruck when she steps into the mansion that her great-uncle passed on to her despite the two barely knowing each other. She plans to sell the historic property and return to her life in Los Angeles, where she plans to build a new office with the funds. Nora is given pause when Jamie Allen—a driven accountant who had worked with her great-uncle—implores her to reconsider. Between her majestic heritage and Allen’s charm, Nora finds her resolve wavering.
‘Love, Once and Always’ is a Hallmark film that follows Lucy Windsor as she inherits her great aunt’s Gilded Age estate. She enters the property only to discover that her childhood sweetheart, Duncan, has also been named an heir in the will. Despite their old passion for one another igniting, the two are diametrically opposed when it comes to the future of the estate. Lucy wants to preserve the historical property and create a bright future together under its antique rafters, while Duncan insists that they sell it and make a golf course.
‘The Love Hunt’ combines the familiar inheritance setup with an exciting treasure hunt that a successful real estate agent must undertake to inherit her father’s estate. After her father’s passing, Meg is informed by his lawyer that she must find the treasure of Lakewood, something he couldn’t do, to inherit his grand estate. As she follows her father’s map of clues, Meg encounters Tom, who lives in a neighboring plot of land and is ridden with debt. Familiar with the lay of the land, Tom offers to help her find the treasure in return for splitting whatever they unearth. Although ‘Christmas at Plumhill Manor’ is fictional, some may draw parallels between it and these films, as they feature female protagonists who venture out of their comfort zones, embracing new environments that lead to surprising romance and personal growth.
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