Not Waiting for Christmas

Not Waiting for Christmas

A heartwarming story for the whole family

Directed by Tadas Vidmantas

Produced by CinemaAds, Vabalo Filmai

202681 min0.0 / 10

A warm, family-centered comedy about reconciliation and belonging, centered on a radio host navigating the unexpected return of estranged parents during the Christmas season.

Vilius, a popular radio host, is getting ready to celebrate Christmas with his wonderful family. The pleasant anticipation of the holidays is disrupted by unexpected news: his parents, who left him with his grandmother when he was just a little boy and moved to America, are returning to live in Lithuania.

Questions people ask

  • Is Not Waiting for Christmas easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Not Waiting for Christmas violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Not Waiting for Christmas scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Does Not Waiting for Christmas end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Not Waiting for Christmas sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

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