A Feeling of Home

Name: A Feeling of Home
Genre: Small Town, Mistaken Identity, Second Chance Romance, Former Exes
Released: 2019-01-01
Duration: 1 h 23 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Jonna Walsh, Nathan Parsons, Robby Benson, Shannon Chan-Kent, Matt Mazur

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The premise

Web entrepreneur Abby hides her Texas roots to convince a backer she's from New England, a task complicated by a trip home and an unexpected reunion with Ryan, her high school sweetheart.

Themes:Authenticity vs. Image Family Reconciliation Returning to one's roots The definition of 'Home'

How unusual is it?

Middle of the road, with a twist — mistaken identity and a second-chance romance keep it from being totally by-the-book.

A rare specific

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Texas setting1 of only 4

Who’s in it

Our Girl

Jonna Walsh

as Abby

Our Guy

Nathan Parsons

as Ryan

Alongside them

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Behind the camera

Show

Directed by

Richard Gabai

Written by

Wait, what?

The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

Abby uses high-end olive oil from her lunch to fix a squeaky gate hinge.
The protagonist maintains a fake regional identity (New Englander) while being a 'lifestyle expert' whose brand is based on authenticity.
Abby identifies common Texas ranch chickens as 'Bridgeport Bantams' to fool her boss over a video call.

Every trope, all in one place

Here’s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 36 to find more movies that do the same thing.

How it all plays out

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Full story (spoilers)

Abby Porter is a rising web star in the lifestyle space, hosting a series called 'New England My Way' that emphasizes traditional East Coast aesthetics. Her manager, Gina, secures a meeting with Michael Carrington, a home-goods mogul who wants to launch a product line with Abby because of her 'authentic' New England roots. However, Abby is secretly from Langston, Texas. When her father, Wes, is injured in a horse-riding accident, Abby returns home to help, though she and her father have a strained, stoic relationship. Upon arrival, she discovers the new ranch manager is Ryan, her high school boyfriend whom she left behind to pursue her education and career. While in Texas, Abby struggles to maintain her facade. She films 'New England' content on her father's porch, using tight camera angles to hide the Texas landscape. When Carrington video calls her, she is forced to lie about her location, claiming she is in Greenwich and identifying local Texas chickens as 'Bridgeport Bantams.' Meanwhile, she helps Ryan stage his family home for sale and encourages him to market his 'Yellow Rose' barbecue sauce. As they spend time together, the old spark between Abby and Ryan reignites, though Ryan is hurt when he realizes Abby is still pretending to be someone else for her career. The conflict reaches a head when a fan posts on social media that Abby was spotted in Texas, exposing the lie to Carrington. Simultaneously, Abby has a heart-to-heart with her father, who reveals a hidden scrapbook of her achievements, proving he was always proud of her despite his inability to express it. Ryan confesses he never stopped loving her but prepares to move on as she is set to return to the East Coast. However, Carrington and Gina arrive in Texas; rather than firing her, Carrington reveals he loves the 'Yellow Rose' sauce and the 'Taste of Texas' concept. Abby decides to stay in Texas, rebranding her show to 'A Taste of Texas' and partnering with Ryan to turn the ranch into a destination, finally embracing her true identity.

Beat by beat

Opening
Abby meets Michael Carrington, who offers her a massive branding deal based on her supposed New England authenticity.
Inciting Incident
Abby's father is injured, forcing her to return to her family's Texas ranch where she encounters her ex-boyfriend, Ryan.
Midpoint
Abby attempts to film New England-themed webisodes in the middle of Texas, leading to increasingly absurd lies during video calls with her sponsors.
Rising Action
Abby helps Ryan brand his barbecue sauce and stage his house, realizing she still has feelings for him and her hometown.
Climax
A fan's social media post exposes Abby's location to Carrington, while Ryan confesses his enduring love for her.
Resolution
Carrington embraces the Texas brand; Abby reconciles with her father and decides to stay in Texas with Ryan.

36 tropes in one movie

We counted 36 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one — a genuine greatest-hits reel.

How it stacks up

Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.

Higher-rated than 22% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

Where this one fits

The corners of the catalog A Feeling of Home belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

BINGOA homemade barbecue sauce gets a branding pushSomeone gets flustered during small talkA class or family reunionFilming lifestyle content on the ranch porchOld flames reuniteTight camera angles hide the Texas sceneryRanch chickens passed off as fancy heritage birdsAn ex shows up to complicate thingsA slow-burn romanceA scenic spot becomes their meeting placeA quiet moment under string lightsA single parent★A charming local cafe or dinerA lie spun during a sponsor video callA classic Hallmark meet-cuteSomething magical or supernatural happensA walk-and-talk through townSomeone apologises and means itA heartfelt love confessionA misunderstanding nearly ruins everythingThe love interest is a farmerA calendar reminder raises the stakesPlans get derailed by the weatherA long-distance relationship

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Lines worth quoting

The lines that stuck with us — the ones you’ll be repeating after the credits roll.

“If we go into business together people aren't buying your product, they're buying you, Abby.”
— Michael CarringtonExplaining why Abby's personal 'authenticity' is vital to the brand.
“I'm picturing cocktails by the water? ... Just back from a whole day of... croquet.”
— Abby PorterLying to her boss about being in Connecticut while standing in a Texas barn.
“Honey, I have always been so very, very proud of you.”
— Wes PorterThe emotional breakthrough where Wes reveals his secret scrapbook of Abby's career.

Meet the characters

Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

Abby Porter
Lead
Lifestyle Influencer
AmbitiousCreativeSecretiveResourceful
Ryan
Love interest
Ranch Manager
High school sweetheart and current ranch manager
HardworkingSincereTalented cookGrounded
Wes Porter
Supporting
Rancher
Father
StoicTraditionalSecretly sentimental
Gina
Supporting
Manager/Publicist
Manager
AggressiveBusiness-mindedDeceptive
Michael Carrington
Supporting
CEO of Carrington Enterprises
Potential business partner
Brand-obsessedDemandingSurprisingly flexible

Questions people ask about A Feeling of Home

Where can I watch A Feeling of Home?

A Feeling of Home is available via fuboTV, Philo, and Hallmark+ Amazon Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

How long is A Feeling of Home?

A Feeling of Home runs about 1 hour and 23 minutes, and was released in 2019.

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