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    Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars

    Not yet ratedยท2024ยท1h 24mยทWeirdness 5/10
    Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars poster

    At a glance

    5/10

    Right on the Hallmark median

    What bumps it up: Enemies to lovers.

    Season
    Unknown
    Setting
    International
    Time period
    Contemporary
    Leads start as
    Brief Acquaintances
    Runtime
    1h 24m
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    The premise

    Publicist Savannah Bailey offers Tripp Nelson, her actor client of newfound fame, the ability to connect with fans and find his type at a rom-com cruise event KissCon after reinventing himself but he must learn who he is without celebrity.

    Themes:Authenticity vs. Public ImageSecond ChancesCareer Re-inventionSmall-town roots

    How unusual is it?

    Middle of the road, with a twist โ€” an enemies-to-lovers arc keeps it from being totally by-the-book.

    Whoโ€™s in it

    Sarah Power headshot

    Our Girl

    Sarah Power

    as Savannah Bailey

    Brendan Penny headshot

    Our Guy

    Brendan Penny

    as Tripp Nelson

    Alongside them

    • Kathryn Drysdale headshot
      Kathryn DrysdaleTeddy Connors
    • Katie Sheridan headshot
      Katie SheridanIsla Gray
    • Jonny Weldon headshot
      Jonny WeldonLiam Barclay
    • Mark Holden headshot
      Mark HoldenCaptain Magnusson
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    • Gerald Kyd headshot
      Gerald KydRex Callaghan
    • Catherine Disher headshot
      Catherine DisherBetty Stephenson
    • Nathanael Kaye headshot
      Nathanael KayeActor
    • Eszter Zavaros headshot
      Eszter ZavarosActress
    • Laura Danko headshot
      Laura DankoActress
    • Andrea Canning headshot
      Andrea CanningGloria
    • Lakatos Tsui Elena Chor headshot
      Lakatos Tsui Elena ChorActress
    • Gergรถ Farkas headshot
      Gergรถ FarkasActor
    • Krisztina Nemes headshot
      Krisztina NemesActress

    Behind the camera

    ShowHide

    Directed by

    • Peter Benson headshot
      Peter Benson
    • Andrea Canning headshot
      Andrea Canning
    • Agnes Bristow headshot
      Agnes Bristow

    Wait, what?

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

    • The concept of 'KissCon', a specific convention for rom-com fans on a cruise ship.
    • A major plot point revolving around the protagonist splitting his lederhosen.
    • The 'Danube Kiss' signature cocktail.
    • A celebrity being nicknamed 'The Hottest Hansel' after a viral video.

    Every trope, all in one place

    Hereโ€™s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 29 to find more movies that do the same thing.

    Setting3

    ๐ŸŒInternational๐Ÿ“Other๐Ÿ“Other European

    Time & season1

    ๐Ÿ—“๏ธContemporary

    Characters7

    ๐Ÿ“ฃLead: Marketing/PR๐ŸŽญLove interest: Actor/Performer๐Ÿ‘ฅActor/ActressโฐWorkaholic lead๐Ÿ’˜Matchmaking relative๐Ÿ‘ฅCelebrity๐Ÿ–คWidow / widower

    Conflict6

    โš–๏ธCareer vs Home/Family๐Ÿ’ผCareer stakes๐Ÿ’”Love triangle๐Ÿ˜ Disapproving parent๐Ÿ—บ๏ธLong distanceโš–๏ธProfession clash

    Romance7

    ๐Ÿ’•Start as brief acquaintances๐Ÿ’•First kiss: late (final third)โš”๏ธEnemies to lovers๐Ÿ’“Instant attraction๐Ÿ”ฅSlow burn๐Ÿ’—Love confession๐ŸŽGrand gesture

    Tone & quirks2

    ๐ŸŽฌLight/Heartwarming๐Ÿ’ƒDance scene

    How it ends3

    ๐Ÿ’‹Ends with a kiss๐Ÿ”„Career change๐ŸคFamily reconciliation

    How it all plays out

    Already seen it, or just canโ€™t wait? Open this up for the whole story, ending included.

    Full story (spoilers)
    The film begins with Savannah Bailey losing her job at a non-profit PR firm just as her best friend Teddy, a cruise director, invites her to join a 'KissCon' event on the Emerald Sun cruise ship. Savannah meets Tripp Nelson at the airport, where he arrogantly assumes she wants a selfie; she is unimpressed, setting up a 'grumpy-meets-unimpressed' dynamic. Once on the ship, Savannah discovers she is Tripp's assigned publicist. Tripp is a reluctant heartthrob who would rather be on his ranch in Montana than dealing with fawning fans. Under the guidance of event organizer Liam Barkley, Savannah helps Tripp navigate interviews, including a successful segment with 'Rom Com Mom' where Tripp reveals his small-town roots and his real name, Walter. A subplot involves Betty, a frequent cruiser, who reconnects with veteran actor Rex Callan, revealing they had a romantic history as young actors decades prior. As the ship stops in Vienna and Regensburg, Savannah and Tripp's relationship deepens through a horse-drawn carriage ride and an improv session on stage where they show surprising chemistry. However, conflict arises when Liam pressures Tripp to maintain a 'showmance' with his co-star Isla Gray to secure a major movie trilogy. During an excursion to Rothenburg, Tripp splits his pants (lederhosen) and the pair misses a key event, leading Liam to fire Savannah. The tension peaks at a public Q&A when Tripp, fearing for his career, denies having a romantic interest in his life, deeply hurting Savannah. Encouraged by Captain Magnusson to stay true to himself, Tripp uses the premiere of his film 'One More Kiss' to make a grand public gesture. He stops the screening to declare his love for Savannah, finally taking the selfie she never asked for with the entire audience. The film concludes with Savannah deciding to start her own PR firm and the couple planning a future together in Montana.

    Beat by beat

    1. 1

      Opening

      Savannah is laid off and joins the KissCon cruise as a talent coordinator to help her friend Teddy.

    2. 2

      Inciting incident

      Savannah and Tripp have a hostile first meeting at the airport before realizing they must work together on the ship.

    3. 3

      Midpoint

      Tripp and Savannah bond during a carriage ride in Vienna, where Tripp reveals his true identity as a rancher named Walter.

    4. 4

      Rising action

      Tripp splits his lederhosen in a German village, causing the pair to miss the ship's departure and resulting in Savannah being fired.

    5. 5

      Climax

      At a public Q&A, Tripp denies having a girlfriend to protect his career, causing a rift with Savannah.

    6. 6

      Resolution

      Tripp makes a public declaration of love during his movie premiere and Savannah decides to start her own PR firm.

    29 tropes in one movie

    We counted 29 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one โ€” a genuine greatest-hits reel.

    Where this one fits

    The corners of the catalog Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars belongs to โ€” handy if youโ€™re after more of the same.

    Love on the DanubePart of the 3-film Love on the Danube series.
    • ๐Ÿ’ขHallmark Enemies-to-Lovers MoviesStarts with sparks of the wrong kind.
    • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘งHallmark Single Parent MoviesA single parent finds love again.

    Lines worth quoting

    The lines that stuck with us โ€” the ones youโ€™ll be repeating after the credits roll.

    • โ€œApparently, doing good in the world isn't good for business.โ€
      โ€” SavannahDiscussing her layoff from the non-profit.
    • โ€œI feel a bit like a rattlesnake at a square dance, Liam.โ€
      โ€” TrippExpressing his discomfort at the fan event.
    • โ€œYour love is a plot twist.โ€
      โ€” Theme SongRecurring musical motif during romantic moments.
    • โ€œI'm no Captain Stoobing, but love is in the air with KissCon.โ€
      โ€” Captain MagnussonWelcoming passengers to the cruise.

    Meet the characters

    Whoโ€™s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

    • Savannah Bailey

      Lead

      Publicist

      principledhardworkingskeptical of fame
    • Tripp Nelson (Walter)

      Love interest

      Actor / Rancher

      Romantic interest and client

      privatesocially awkwardhumble
    • Teddy

      Supporting

      Cruise Director

      Best friend

      loyalmatchmakerenergetic
    • Liam Barkley

      Supporting

      Event Organizer

      Temporary boss

      ambitiousimage-consciousdemanding
    • Betty Stephenson

      Supporting

      Retired Actress

      Mentor figure/Friend

      wittyromanticobservant

    Questions people ask about Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars

    Where can I watch Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars?

    Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

    How long is Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars?

    Love on the Danube: Kissing Stars runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2024.

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