Christmas with the Singhs is an upcoming film that is set to be released on 24th November 2024 and it is a family drama that features Pantah Mosleh as the director, Anuja Joshi as Asha Singh, and Benjamin Hollingsworth as Jake O’Brien. The film deals with issues relating to cultural and family aspects due to the fact that an engaged couple has to come together and blend their different customs at Christmas.
Plot Summary
Asha Singh played by Anja Joshi treats Christmas as the most important holiday in the year. But due to the turning of the year, and Christmas being around the corner, she has plans that are disrupted as she has to go work in the hospital due to holiday season festivities. In the midst of this, she meets up with Jake O’Brien who is portrayed by Benjamin Hollingsworth and was her classmate at Stratton High School. She and Jake resume their relationship with their love growing deeper. After a year of dating, Jake pops the question. The couple heads into their first Christmas as fiancés, and they have the challenge of figuring out how to combine their families. Asha’s family is never shy when it comes to Christmas but Jake’s family have different styles. Now, the couple has to tackle these issues, which involve clashes of several family members, traditions and more importantly, different styles of celebrations to see if apart, they are able to survive under the more troubling matrimony during Christmas.
Themes
The film touches on the issues of cultural fusion, family relationships, and preservation of holiday traditions.
It demonstrates the skill to navigate and honor different cultures while celebrating what is commonly held by the people.
Performances
Anuja Joshi shines in the role of Asha with a touching performance that encompasses Asha’s love for the holiday and the pressure she feels to conform to the differing wants of the family. Benjamin Hollingsworth honestly plays Jake who tries to bring together the cultures of both families. The pair’s chemistry on screen enhances the story further, making their quest understandable and interesting.
Cinematography and Atmosphere
A festive holiday theme provides the film with warm light and beautiful decorations, creating a pleasant setting for the viewer. Christmas time film captures the images of people celebrating Christmas which helps to highlight the differences in and the eventual unison of the two families’ customs.
Reception
According to reviews as of November 2024, Christmas with the Singhs has received critical acclaim for its realistic depiction of multi-ethnic relationships and the difficulties of combining different family cultures. Many particularly praised the film’s emotional storyline as well as its main actors and their performances.
Availability
The film was released on November 15, 2024 at the Hallmark Channel. For people in India, however, such access could depend; it is best to search local guides or any streaming platforms that offer the services of the Hallmark Channel. A possible alternative may be Hallmark Movies Now, an online provider of Hallmark films, although availability may be restricted by region.
Overall Impressions
Christmas with the Singhs features love, family unity, and the melting pot of cultures as the characters celebrate their love on Christmas. The film is really fun, and the characters are very down to earth, and give a new angle to how one should look at holiday movies and more importantly, look at traditions.
Suggested Audience
The movie would be appropriate for audiences who like family oriented drama movies with a cultural and festive aspect. It may also be of interest to people who seek stories dealing with multicultural families and their mix of practices.
For a visual glimpse into the film, you can watch the official preview below:
