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Booky & the Secret Santa (2007)

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Booky does everything she can to make an enjoyable Christmas, for her family, during the depression as her father is out of work.

IMDB Rating: 6.9

IMDB Votes: 311

Genere: Drama, Family

Country: Canada

Duration: 90 min

Plot tags: sentimental, touching, realistic, sincere, captivating, feel good, serious