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"Just because they are identical does not mean these twins even like each other. Estranged twin sisters get together for an obligatory pre-Christmas lunch, a year after their mother's death. Both women are unhappy and frustrated with their own lives. Though not close, each is envious of the other's life. What's a twin to do but take advantage of this? And who would be the wiser? They do what any identical twins in need of new outlooks would do: they swap lives until Christmas Day, and by doing so, each woman discovers the true meaning of her life and gains a deeper perspective and appreciation for what she already had." Written by Hallmark Here's another "the old switcheroo" type of story starring CANDACE CAMERON BURE, MARK DEKLIN, EION BAILEY, HAPPY the DOG, among others. NATASHA BURE, Candace's daughter in real life, appears here as Piper, one of the twins' daughter. I enjoyed watching this movie.   Candace has great chemistry wi...

My candle burns at both ends;    It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends—    It gives a lovely light! - Edna St. Vincent Millay from "Figs from Thistles: First Fig" ( source ) Eion Bailey, Annabeth Gish, Alicia Silverstone and Matthew Knight Directed by  John Erman Written by (WGA)   Jonathan Estrin ... (teleplay) and Michael Bortman ... (teleplay) Based on the novel by K.C. McKinnon ( Cathie Pelletier ) Music by Marvin Hamlisch  It took a while before I started writing this piece.  Why?  I was so affected by the story.  It is a happy kind of sad, and a sad kind of happy movie. ALICIA SILVERSTONE plays Dee Dee, a free spirited woman whose hopes and dreams are about to come to an end, to begin another chapter of her life. I have always admired the way she acted.  She could be sweet, sultry, kind, villainous, or whatever else. Here, she's a very loving mother...