The Lost Valentine (2011) ( Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Lost Valentine )

The Lost Valentine (2011) (DVD) (*)

$25.99

Alternate Title: Hallmark Hall of Fame: The Lost Valentine
Language Selections:
Danish ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
Finnish ( Subtitles )
Norwegian ( Subtitles )
Swedish ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Sweden ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
95 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2011 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Darnell Martin

Written By:
Maryann Ridini Spencer
Barton Taney

Actors:
Jennifer Love Hewitt ..... Susan Allison
Nick Moon Stephens ..... Filipino Boy
Betty White ..... Caroline Thomas
Sean Faris ..... Lucas Thomas
Billy Magnussen ..... Neil Thomas
Meghann Fahy ..... Young Caroline
Nadia Dajani ..... Julie Oliver
Will Chase ..... Andrew Hawthorne
Helmar Augustus Cooper ..... Joseph Williams
Tom Nowicki ..... Glenn Billings
Nita Hardy ..... Anne Billings
Andy Stahl ..... Senator Max Irving
Gregory Alan Williams ..... Chaplain Richard Brady
Muni Zano ..... Morang
Alexis Camins ..... Young Morang

Synopsis:

A widow's undying love for the husband she lost in the war inspires a young reporter (Jennifer Love Hewitt) to bring closure to the couple's story and to pursue an unexpected romance of her own. Every Valentine's Day, Caroline Thomas (Betty White) arrives at the train station to mark the day in 1944 when her husband Neil went off to war, never to return. At first, TV anchor Susan Allison dismisses this sappy story her boss wants to feature on their show. She'd prefer reporting serious stories. But, struggling in a rocky relationship, Susan is intrigued and enchanted by Caroline's touching romantic tale.

The story follows the characters of a TV journalist, Susan Allison (Hewitt) working on a profile of a woman, Caroline Thomas (White) whose husband naval aviator Lt. Neil Thomas was declared MIA during World War II. Susan immediately clashes with Caroline's grandson, Lucas (Faris), when he overhears her referring to the potential story as a fluff piece, rather than the very personal story it is. She apologizes, and starts to enjoy spending time with both of the Thomases...and her friendship with Lucas makes her have doubts about her relationship with her almost fiance, Andrew. As the interview process goes on, it is revealed that Mrs. Thomas finds only silence about her husband for sixty-six years from the Department of the Navy. Susan turns to Andrew for help because part of the rockiness of their relationship (which ultimately ends) rests on the fact that he frequently leaves the country, and has connections in the place where Lt. Thomas was last seen. With the additional help of a United States Senator (Susan did an unrelated story on the senator) who puts pressure on the Navy, they locate the family of Billings, the gunner on Thomas' airplane. The now deceased Billings' son tells of the crash and of Morang, a Filipino guerilla who rescued the wounded naval aviators. Putting past hard feelings over their breakup, Andrew Hawthorne goes to the Philippines and sets up a teleconference for the aged Caroline and elderly Morang. The story of the fate of Lt. Thomas, Morang says he was badly wounded, but wanted his more seriously injured gunner, Billings to get medical aid. When Thomas had recovered, deep behind Japanese lines, he joins the Filipino Guerillas. During a patrol, Lt. Thomas is killed by a Japanese sniper. Morang knows the location of the burial site of Lt. Thomas. The US Navy goes to the 1944 grave site and returns (on Valentine's day) the remains and effects to the United States. Caroline is given Neil's wallet and dogtags. For Neil's bravery and courage, Caroline is given his Navy Cross, Silver Star and Purple Heart. Lt. Thomas is buried by the US Navy, with full military honors. Caroline is further cheered when her beloved grandson and the woman who helped her discover the fate of her husband begin a romantic relationship.

Based on the novel, The Last Valentine, by James Michael Pratt. A young and cynical female journalist learns love may transcend trials and time as she discovers a story that will change her life forever. When war separates lovers on their wedding anniversary Feb. 14, 1944 at LA Union Train Station, Navy pilot Neil Thomas makes a promise he isn't sure he can keep - to return to the train station safe by their next anniversary. For sixty years Caroline Thomas keeps her promise by waiting at the train station until her missing in action husband can finally keep his with the 'lost valentine.' The message and meaning shows romance and love can be real; worth fighting, and maybe even dying for.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 19 February, 2016.