A whimsical holiday catfish scheme blossoms into unexpected romance, proving love finds a way.
Cozy and romantic, with wholesome humor. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Netflix.
There is no US rating to lean on, so here is what we tagged: some strong language.
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An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for Christmas, only to discover that she's been catfished. But the object of her affection actually lives in the same town, and the guy who duped her offers to set them up if she pretends to be his own girlfriend for the holidays.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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