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Helmed by Stacey N. Harding, Hallmark’s ‘A Season of Promises’ is a holiday romantic movie that follows two sisters — Heidi and Sophie — who have not been seeing eye to eye since their mother’s tragic passing a few years ago. While Heidi is determined to land a job for the local professional hockey team, Sophie is supporting her dream of becoming a successful stand-up comedian by working as a waitress. Despite all the differences, the estranged sisters have one thing in common — genuine love and care for their father, Ed.
Heidi and Sophie’s paths collide after an unfortunate fainting episode that leads to Ed’s admission to the hospital. As they stay by his side while he recovers, they decide to set aside their differences and encourage their father to get back into the dating scene, trying to fulfill their late mother’s dying wish. Along the way, the two sisters bond and reconnect as they collectively hope that Ed finds someone new before Christmas arrives. Set in a small, quaint town, the story of a family reunion, grief, and new connections is enhanced by the festive setting and lit-up snowy streets.
Where Was A Season of Promises Filmed?
‘A Season of Promises’ was shot entirely in British Columbia, especially in Greater Vancouver, under the working title ‘Wingdaughter’ or ‘A Wingdaughters’ Christmas.’ According to reports, principal photography for the rom-com commenced on July 20, 2026, and concluded after about three weeks, on August 10 of the same year. After the production wrapped, Ali Liebert took to social media and shared a few words about the shoot, stating, “That’s a wrap on a new @hallmarkchannel Christmas movie! A truly joyful experience!”
Greater Vancouver, British Columbia
Greater Vancouver served as the primary shooting destination for Hallmark’s ‘A Season of Promises,’ with the production team making the most of the metropolitan area’s vast and versatile landscapes. Reports suggest that most of the pivotal sequences were lensed in the city of Burnaby, situated in the center of the Burrard Peninsula. Its downtown area was seemingly transformed into a film set with fake snow and redressed storefronts. From what we can tell, several key portions were also seemingly taped in the sprawling city of Vancouver. Apart from the Hallmark film, Greater Vancouver has hosted the production of many movies and TV shows, including ‘Fresh,’ ‘The Age of Adaline,’ ’40 Days and 40 Nights,’ ‘This Means War,’ ‘Virgin River,’ and ‘Once Upon a Time.’
A Season of Promises Cast Details
Brooke D’Orsay, Ali Liebert, and James Denton are the lead cast members who helped bring the heartwarming tale of ‘A Season of Promises’ to life through their impressive onscreen performances. Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Brooke is a woman of many hats, having showcased her musical talent in the 2010 film ‘The Boy Who Cried Werewolf.’ Early in her career, she also worked in the stunts department in ‘Why Can’t I Be a Movie Star?’ As for Ali, she has served as a director for several movies, including ‘North to Home,’ ‘Amish Abduction,’ ‘Time for Her to Come Home for Christmas,’ and ‘Surviving My Father: The Rachel Jeffs Story.’ With a background in sports and journalism, James also has multiple producing credits on movies such as ‘Perfect Harmony,’ ‘The Real West,’ and ‘For Love & Honor.’
Brooke D’Orsay as Heidi
Brooke D’Orsay portrays Heidi, who aspires to work for the local professional hockey team, in the Hallmark production. Many are likely to recognize her from ‘Two and a Half Men’ in the portrayal of Kate/Robin and ‘Royal Pains’ as Paige Collins. In ‘Drop Dead Diva,’ Brooke plays Deb Dobkins, while she features in ‘Miss Christmas’ as Holly Khun. Her talent shines through in recurring roles in ‘Gary Unmarried,’ ‘6Teen,’ ‘Happy Hours,’ and ‘Grace and Frankie.’ Her film credits include ‘Deck the Halls on Cherry Lane,’ ‘Oy to the World!,’ ‘Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch,’ and ‘A Fabled Holiday.’
Ali Liebert as Sophie
In ‘A Season of Promises,’ Ali Liebert steps into the role of Sophie, Heidi’s sister who aspires to become a stand-up comedian. The multi-talented actor is widely known for her roles in ‘Bomb Girls: Facing the Enemy’ as Betty McRae, ‘Family Law’ as Maggie Roth, ‘One of Us Is Lying’ as Ann Prentiss, and ‘Secrets on Maple Street’ as Katie Wagner. She also appears in many movies, including ‘Three Wisest Men,’ ‘Love of the Irish,’ ‘Every Time a Bell Rings,’ and ‘They Who Surround Us.’
James Denton as Ed
James Denton dons the garb of Ed, Heidi and Sophie’s widowed father who dips his toes into the dating pool years after his wife’s tragic passing, in the holiday movie. Throughout his decades-long career, he has displayed his acting prowess through various portrayals in different kinds of projects. You can witness his versatility in ‘The Pretender’ as Mr. Lyle, ‘Desperate Housewives’ as Mike Delfino, ‘Face/Off’ as Buzz, ‘Good Witch’ as Dr. Sam Radford, and ‘Devious Maids’ as Peter Hudson. He also has plenty of films to his credit, such as ‘Perfect Harmony,’ ‘Christmas on Cherry Lane,’ ‘Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane,’ and ‘Selfie Dad.’
Apart from the lead actors, ‘A Season of Promises’ also features other talented actors in supporting yet important roles, including Alice Comer as Young Heidi, Vale Cooper as Young Sophie, Kate Dion as Gwen, Matthew James Dowden as Adam, Catherine Lough Haggquist as Janice Loftus, Jill Morrison as Cheryl, and Jacob Turner as Chad.
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