TIMEPIECE / THE CHRISTMAS BOX

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• Release Year: 1995
• Genre: Adventure, Classic, Family
• Plot: The Christmas Box; ; Richard (Richard Thomas, Keri (Annette O'Toole) and six year old Jena are a loving family helping to make ends meet. Keri learns about a caretaker position in one of the grand old homes in town and persuades Richard to accompany her on the interview. Although stately homeowner, Mary Parkin (Maureen O'Hara) seems a bit aloof, she likes the young couple and offers them the position. Keri, Jena and Mary become good friends, but Richard spends long hours hard at work and grows more distant. When he finds an exquisitely carved Christmas box containing letters that reveal a surprising clue to Mary's past, a bond of affection finally developes between them. Before the holidays, Richard learns a valuable lesson from Mary - about the true meaning of Christmas and the special bond that a family shares.; ; ; ; Timepiece; ; In 'The Christmas Box' Richard Evans (Richard Thomas) met widow Mary Parkin (Naomi Watts), and they each transformed and enriched one another's lives. This incredible follow-up, 'Timepiece' begins on the wedding eve of Richard's daughter Jenna. when he gives her Mary's rose gold watch and tells her the story of Mary's life. Mary came to work for David Parkin (Kevin Kilner), a wealthy businessman, during World War II. Despite Mary's lack of social position, David fell in love with her. At their wedding, David gave Mary a timepiece from his friend Lawrence Flynn (Emmy-winner James Earl Jones). Their lives seem to be on track when suddenly one surprising incident threatens to tear them apart. They learn the timeless truths about the gift of sharing, the power of forgiveness, and the greatest miracle of all - each other.
• Cast: Richard Thomas, Annette O'Toole, Maureen O'Hara, Naomi Watts, Kevin Kilner, James Earl Jones, Greg Brouwer, Nicole Forester, Lily Nicksay, Ellen Burstyn, Mercedes Kastner, Jonathan Tabler, Hadley Eure, Richard Fullerton, Michael Goodwin, Jeremiah J. Gorman, Patricia Gorman, J. Michael Hunter, David F. Maxwell, Marcus Cole, Richard Paul Evans, Greg Taylor, Richard Fielder, Erica Fox, John Newby, Jim Oliver, Janet Bartels-Vandagriff, Richard Gibbs, Eric Colvin
• Director: Marcus Cole
• Runtime: 3:03
• Company: Hallmark Home Entertainment, Artisan Entertainment
• Media Format: Movie