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Under the Christmas Tree is a 2021 romantic comedy Christmas television film directed by Lisa Rose Snow in her feature film directorial debut. The film premiered on Lifetime on December 19, 2021, as part of the network's "It's a Wonderful Lifetime" holiday movie slate. Telling the story of government worker Charlie attempting to secure a Christmas tree from business owner Alma, the film was Lifetime's first lesbian Christmas movie. It received generally positive reviews and was nominated at the 33rd GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding TV Movie.
Original Release
12/19/2021
US Release
12/19/2021
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Elise Bauman | Alma Beltran |
| Tattiawna Jones | Charlie Freemont |
| Wendy Crewson | Isabella Beltran / Alma's Mom |
| Rico Colantoni | Dad / Marcus Beltran / Alma's Dad |
| Ricki Lake | Noelle / Marie |
| Shawn Ahmed | Rohan |
| Sonia Dhillon Tully | Sonal |
| Connie Manfredi | Maggie Claus |
| Madelyn Keys | Karla |
| Louise Kerr | Grandma Beth |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Elise Bauman | Alma Beltran |
| Tattiawna Jones | Charlie Freemont |
| Wendy Crewson | Isabella Beltran / Alma's Mom |
| Rico Colantoni | Dad / Marcus Beltran / Alma's Dad |
| Ricki Lake | Noelle / Marie |
| Shawn Ahmed | Rohan |
| Sonia Dhillon Tully | Sonal |
| Connie Manfredi | Maggie Claus |
| Madelyn Keys | Karla |
| Louise Kerr | Grandma Beth |
| Alexia Vassos | Elena Nikas |
| Percy Anane-Dwumfour | Ted |
| Annie Yee | Fanny |
| Jessica Yee | Sara |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Suzanne L. Berger | Executive Producer |
| Hannah Pillemer | Executive Producer |
| Fernando Szew | Executive Producer |
| Danielle von Zerneck | Executive Producer |
| Arnie Zipursky | Executive Producer |
| Larry Grimaldi | Executive Producer |
| Shane Boucher | Producer |
| Rachel Bulatovich | Producer |
| Caitlin Delaney | Producer |
| Ryan Greig | Producer |
| Marly Reed | Producer |
| Carlo Vitelli | Producer |
