Ellen is sent to the town with only $100 and no luxury resources. When a snowstorm strands her, she learns the value of tradition, friendship, and hard work while falling for the local innkeeper. Production & Fun Facts

Critics often compare the film to the Hallmark holiday formula , noting its reliance on classic tropes like the "fish-out-of-water" story and "mistaken identity".

Because the film was shot in the spring, the production crew used shaving cream to simulate snow in many scenes.

The film stars Eliza Taylor as Ellen, Jake Lacy as the local inn manager Jake, and Andie MacDowell as Jake's aunt, Debbie.

While set in the fictional town of Snow Falls, it was filmed in Ontario, Canada , specifically in North Bay and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The "Snow Falls Hotel" featured in the movie is actually the Grand Victorian Inn located in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

is a 2017 Canadian Christmas comedy-drama film that was released as a Netflix Original. It follows the story of Ellen Langford, a socialite "party girl" heiress who must prove she is responsible enough to inherit her father's gift business by delivering a special Christmas letter to his former partner in his small hometown of Snow Falls. Key Details Release Date: December 15, 2017. Director: Ernie Barbarash.