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    The Secrets of Bella Vista

    6.6/10 · 947 ratings·2022·1h 24m·Weirdness 3/10
    The Secrets of Bella Vista poster

    At a glance

    3/10

    Mostly standard issue

    Season
    Fall
    Setting
    Rural/Farm
    Time period
    Contemporary
    Leads start as
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    Runtime
    1h 24m
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    Where to watch

    🇺🇸United States18 ways

    Stream

    • YouTube TV
    • Hallmark+ Amazon Channel
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    Free

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    Rent

    • Amazon Video
    • Apple TV Store
    • Google Play Movies
    • YouTube
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    Buy

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    • Apple TV Store
    • Google Play Movies
    • YouTube
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    🇨🇦Canada4 ways

    Stream

    • StackTV Amazon Channel
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    Free

    • Crave
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    Via JustWatch · can change anytime.

    The premise

    When Tess inherits an apple orchard along with a half-sister she never met, she unravels the mystery of the family who abandoned her, ultimately finding a new understanding of herself.

    Themes:Family secretsBelongingSisterhoodPreserving heritage

    How unusual is it?

    Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.

    A rare specific

    Tap to find the other Hallmark movies that share it.

    • Antiques Expert as the lead1 of only 3

    Who’s in it

    Rachelle Lefevre headshot

    Our Girl

    Rachelle Lefevre

    as Tess

    Niall Matter headshot

    Our Guy

    Niall Matter

    as Damhnaic

    Alongside them

    • Helena Marie headshot
      Helena MarieIsabel
    • Phoebe Miu headshot
      Phoebe MiuKiley
    • Nat Boltt headshot
      Nat BolttShannon
    • Donia Kash headshot
      Donia KashSuzette
    Show all 10 castShow fewer
    • Amber Lewis headshot
      Amber LewisLydia
    • Tasya Teles headshot
      Tasya TelesLourdes
    • Javier Lacroix headshot
      Javier LacroixErnesto
    • Gabriela Reynoso headshot
      Gabriela ReynosoEstella

    Behind the camera

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    Directed by

    • Heather Hawthorn Doyle headshot
      Heather Hawthorn Doyle

    Written by

    • Jamie Pachino headshot
      Jamie Pachino
    • Susan Wiggs headshot
      Susan Wiggs

    Wait, what?

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

    • The treasure hunt aspect is slightly more elaborate than typical Hallmark inheritance plots.

    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 29 to find more movies that do the same thing.

    Setting2

    🚜Rural/Farm🚜Farm

    Time & season2

    🍂Fall🗓️Contemporary

    Premise4

    🔒Secret Past🔒Hidden secret📜Inheritance🤗Reunion

    Characters4

    🔬Lead: Scientist/Researcher👥Love interest: Other🏠Returns home⏰Workaholic lead

    Conflict4

    🔮Past vs Future⚡Foreclosure/Debt👨‍👩‍👧Family stakes📉Business in peril

    Romance6

    💕Start as complete strangers💕First kiss: late (final third)💓Instant attraction🔥Slow burn💗Love confession🎁Grand gesture

    Tone & quirks3

    🎬Serious/Dramatic👨‍🍳Cooking scenes🎞️Montage

    How it ends4

    💋Ends with a kiss🏘️Stays in the small town🤝Family reconciliation🏪Saves the business

    How it all plays out

    Already seen it, or just can’t wait? Open this up for the whole story, ending included.

    Full story (spoilers)
    The film opens with Tess Harper receiving news of an inheritance that changes her perception of her family history. She travels to Bella Vista, an apple orchard, where she is introduced to Damaris, the sister she never knew she had. The initial meeting is tense, as Damaris is protective of her home and heritage, leading to observations that Tess 'does look like him,' referring to their late father. As Tess integrates into the estate, she learns that the orchard is in significant debt and at risk of being lost. The sisters discover that their father left behind a series of clues and riddles pointing toward a 'treasure' that could save the property. Throughout the investigation, Tess forms a romantic connection with a local man who assists in the search, leading to playful exchanges like 'You owe me one.' The emotional climax occurs when the pressure of the search and the revelation of past family lies cause Damaris to feel 'overwhelmed.' However, the sisters eventually reconcile and successfully locate the treasure—a collection of valuable heirlooms. The film concludes with a community celebration at the orchard, where Tess decides to stay and embrace her new family, ending on a note of unity and 'celebration.'

    Beat by beat

    1. 1

      Opening

      Tess learns she has inherited half of an apple orchard from her late biological father.

    2. 2

      Inciting Incident

      Tess arrives at Bella Vista and meets her skeptical half-sister, Damaris.

    3. 3

      Midpoint

      The sisters discover the orchard is facing foreclosure and begin a hunt for a hidden family treasure.

    4. 4

      Climax

      Tess and Damaris solve the final riddle and locate the hidden heirlooms just in time.

    5. 5

      Resolution

      The orchard is saved, and the sisters host a celebration to mark their new beginning.

    29 tropes in one movie

    We counted 29 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.

    Rating 6.6 vs every rated Hallmark moviemedian 6.4This movie · 6.645678

    Higher-rated than 63% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.

    Where this one fits

    The corners of the catalog The Secrets of Bella Vista belongs to — handy if you’re after more of the same.

    • 🍂Hallmark Fall MoviesCozy autumn setting.
    • 🧁Hallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.
    • 🔍Hallmark Mystery MoviesA whodunit at heart.
    • 🤠Hallmark Ranch, Cowboy & Country MoviesOut in ranch-and-country territory.

    Lines worth quoting

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

    • “She does look like him.”
      — Supporting CharacterUpon first seeing Tess and noticing the family resemblance.
    • “You're overwhelming her!”
      — Damaris's confidantDuring a moment of high tension between the two sisters.
    • “To celebrate!”
      — EnsembleThe final toast after saving the orchard.

    Meet the characters

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

    • Tess Harper

      Lead

      Digital Archivist

      AnalyticalCuriousIndependent
    • Hunter

      Love interest

      Local Professional

      Romantic interest and guide

      HelpfulCharming
    • Damaris

      Supporting

      Orchard Owner

      Half-sister

      ProtectiveEmotionalTraditional

    Questions people ask about The Secrets of Bella Vista

    Where can I watch The Secrets of Bella Vista?

    The Secrets of Bella Vista is available via YouTube TV, Hallmark+ Amazon Channel, and Hallmark+ Apple TV Channel. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

    How long is The Secrets of Bella Vista?

    The Secrets of Bella Vista runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2022.

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