Naman Shrestha
With Jessica Harmon at the helm, Hallmark’s ‘Forgotten Holiday’ is a Christmas romantic drama movie that centers on the unbreakable romantic bond between Kathryn Liu and Rob Ashford, who have been dating for about a year. Believing they are ready for the next step in their relationship, Rob gets down on one knee and proposes to her just before the holidays. Taken by surprise, Kathryn leaves him hanging as she fears commitment. Rob is naturally devastated by her reaction. The heartbroken man soon meets with a critical car accident, resulting in him losing all the memories he had made in the past year.
As Rob struggles to remember details of his relationship, Kathryn re-dates him in an attempt to help him recover his lost memories and remind him of his love for Christmas. By the time his memories return, she must make a tough choice — lose him forever or get ready to claim the love she was too afraid of earlier. The tale of loss, romance, and commitment unfolds in the quaint town, which is adorned with Christmas decorations.
Where Was Forgotten Holiday Filmed?
Production on ‘Forgotten Holiday’ was conducted entirely in British Columbia, particularly in Metro Vancouver. According to reports, principal photography for the Hallmark film began on July 6, 2026, under the working title ‘Forgetting Christmas’ and continued for less than three weeks before wrapping up in the last week of the same month.
Metro Vancouver, British Columbia
All the pivotal sequences for ‘Forgotten Holiday’ were lensed across Metro Vancouver. The cast and crew members transformed several streets and neighborhoods in the city of Vancouver into film sets to bring the holiday-themed story about love and memory loss to life. The filming unit also traveled east of Vancouver, to Langley Township, where they utilized the facilities and premises of Merry & Bright at Martini Town at 1123 272 Street.
Known for providing the perfect setting for holiday films, the functioning backlot set of Martini Town also offers in-season entertainment, scenic backdrops, shopping lanes, and a selection of festive food and drinks. Apart from ‘Forgotten Holiday,’ Metro Vancouver served as a prominent production location for numerous movies and TV shows, such as ‘Voicemails for Isabelle,’ ‘Eternity,’ ‘The Age of Adaline,’ ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,’ ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain,’ ‘When Calls the Heart,’ ‘Every Year After,’ and ‘Off Campus.’
Forgotten Holiday Cast Details
The cast of ‘Forgotten Holiday’ is led by the chemistry-filled performances of Janel Parrish and Daniel Lissing, both of whom helped bring the romantic tale to life. Besides her acting prowess, the former is also known for her musical talents, which she has showcased in projects like ‘Until We Meet Again,’ ‘April Showers,’ ‘Triple Dog,’ ‘Rosewood,’ and ‘Pretty Little Liars.’ On the other hand, Daniel has served as a writer and co-producer of a short film titled ‘The Answers’ and an executive producer for ‘A Christmas Star.’
Janel Parrish as Kathryn Liu
In the Hallmark production, Janel Parrish dons the garb of Kathryn Liu, a young woman who works in her father’s store and has commitment issues. Widely recognized as Margot in ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,’ Janel also stars in ‘Pretty Little Liars’ and ‘Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists’ as Mona Vanderwaal. Her film credits include ‘Trespassers,’ ‘Return to Office,’ ‘Haunted Wedding,’ ‘I’ll Be Watching,’ and ‘Christmas on Duty.’
Daniel Lissing as Rob Ashford
Daniel Lissing steps into the role of Rob Ashford, Kathryn’s boyfriend, whose memories are wiped out after a car accident, in ‘Forgotten Holiday.’ You might find his face familiar because he stars in multiple episodes of ‘When Calls the Heart’ as Jack Thornton, ‘Last Resort’ as James King, and ‘The Rookie’ as Sterling Freeman. Daniel’s acting talent is also on display in numerous films, such as ‘Christmas Under Construction,’ ‘Aussie at Heart,’ ‘A December Bride,’ and ‘John Doe: Vigilante.’ In addition to the two leads, the romantic film features several other talented actors in supporting roles, including Nat Buchanan as Zoe Francis, Jennifer Oleksiuk as Amy, and Scott Patey as the projectionist.
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