A CASTLE OF OUR OWN

Name: A CASTLE OF OUR OWN
Item: A CASTLE OF OUR OWN
Author: Review

"Life Begins When You Step Outside of Your Comfort Zone"

Family Content: +2 Moderately questionable elements.

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What You Need To Know:

A CASTLE OF OUR OWN, streaming on Hallmark+, presents a summer romance about an overworked architect, Marley, who, seeking quality time with her teenage daughter Lily, takes a beach trip to Cannon Cove after her ex-husband Dan cancels. Marley struggles with work demands and her strained relationship with Lily, who feels ignored. At the cabin, she meets Adam, a compassionate contractor, and together they enter a sandcastle competition. But the biggest question is can they trust anyone else again so deeply after their respective divorces?

A CASTLE OF OUR OWN features a strong moral worldview with wholesome, good characters all around. Religion is not mentioned; however moral principals are displayed throughout. The plot explores themes of coparenting, work/life balance, and unexpected love against the picturesque backdrop of Cannon Cove, all while highlighting the importance of positivity and moral character in challenging situations. MOVIEGUIDE® advises light caution due to the topic of divorce.

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Dominant Worldview and Other Worldview Content/Elements:

Strong moral worldview with wholesome, good characters all around. Religion is not mentioned; however moral principals are displayed throughout. The plot centers around a competition, however that is secondary to the romance that blossoms. Difficult situations are always met with integrity and positive encouragement. Difficult relationships are acknowledged as being difficult, but do not display a negative approach – in fact the opposite. The main character, her ex-husband and his new wife are shown to have a solid, positive relationship despite their obvious difficulty, mainly attributing their devotion to their daughter

Foul Language:

No foul language

Violence:

No violence

Sex:

A couple kisses

Nudity:

No nudity

Alcohol Use:

No alcohol use

Smoking and/or Drug Use and Abuse:

No smoking or drug use or abuse; and,

Miscellaneous Immorality:

A character is accused of cheating in a previous competition. Several characters are divorced.

More Detail:

At the cabin, Marley meets Adam, a handsome contractor and her neighbor, who is also navigating life post-divorce. After a humorous encounter over a broken faucet, Marley learns about a local sandcastle competition with a $5,000 prize, which she enters with Lily to strengthen their bond and potentially fund their postponed trip to Paris.

As they prepare for the competition, Marley asks Adam for help. Though initially frustrated by Marley’s work distractions, he decides to support her. Together, they find they just might complement each other in remarkable ways. But the biggest question is can they trust anyone else again so deeply after their respective divorces?

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