I normally don’t highlight movies that air on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries other than the Christmas movies. However, TONIGHT (yes, Friday, June 26) at 9 p.m., HMM is airing a “new” movie called “Midway to Love” for Hallmark fans. The movie appears to have been released in mid-2019 on Amazon Prime, but HMM acquired it as a bonus original on their network.
This movie stars Rachel Hendrix and Daniel Stine. I am not familiar with either actor, so it’ll be interesting to see how they match up given they are real-life husband and wife. “Midway to Love” was written and directed by Jeffrey Day, who, according to his iMDb page, only directs movies he’s written, and vice versa. Hendrix did have a supporting role in last year’s Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses, so she’s not a complete stranger to Hallmark.
Here is the plot of “Midway to Love,” according to Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel:
Dr. Rachel August is the host of her own televised therapy show in New York City. When the network announces that her show is changing to a tabloid shock-fest Rachel retreats home to try and figure out her next move. While there, Rachel reconnects with her old high school boyfriend, Mitchell, who is back in town working as a fourth-grade teacher. Mitchell shows her around town, reliving old times and enjoying each other’s company. Rachel fears that she will break Mitchell’s heart again if she doesn’t withdraw but it may be too late. Will Rachel return to her life in New York to show that doesn’t fall within her standards, or will she realize that having someone to share a life with is more important than fame and the excitement of the city?
Normally Hallmark plot descriptions are severely lacking, so it was nice to have a complete description of what to expect. We know this movie has at least two tropes: big city girl returns home to small town where ex-bf still lives! I plan on DVRing the movie to watch over the weekend.
Here’s a sneak peek clip of what we can expect tonight:
What do you think? Are you excited about “Midway to Love?”
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I love Hallmark movies. I believe Midway to Love I refreshing change from their norm. Sound was simple conversations were more natural tones and wording. It didn’t have the predictable girl left small town for success in big city. Has boyfriend who is superficial. Returns home because father needs her. Reunites with old boyfriend who was sacrificial so she could follow her dreams. . Misses small town and moves back. This one the woman is unhappy with her job. Returns home. Sees her old boyfriend. Happy but indecisive about her job. Quits and returns home.