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Journey Back to Christmas is a heartwarming 2016 made-for-TV movie that stars Candace Cameron Bure as Hanna, a World War II nurse, who somehow magically travels from 1945 to 2016. In this new time, she faces modern day challenges and tries to adapt to the changes around her. As she slowly adapts, she is ultimately determined to find a way to travel back home.

The movie opens with Hanna, a nurse fighting on the World War II frontlines in Europe. She is a bright and cheerful character, who is constantly trying to find positivity wherever she finds herself. One night, during a routine patrol, something strange happens and she finds herself transported somewhere entirely new.

As she looks around, she realizes she is no longer in the year 1945. Instead, she finds herself in the small town of Mistletoe, Vermont, in the year 2016. A small town, full of friendly people who are more than curious about the intriguing and mysterious stranger that they've never seen before. Hanna is understandably confused and scared, but her curiosity about this new world leads her to exploring her new surroundings.

After stumbling upon a local holiday festival in the town, she is introduced to a number of people who gradually help her adjust to the new world she finds herself in. She meets Andrew, a handsome man played by Oliver Hudson, who is the sheriff of the town, and Becky, a friendly and caring woman played by Brooke Nevin. Hanna is welcomed with open arms into their lives, and as she learns more about their world, she realizes it is a far cry from the society she knew in 1945.

The more she learns about 2016, she discovers how much has changed over the decades that she has missed. Progress and modern techs have changed the way people live and communicate. She is amazed to see how people can send messages instantly across great distances, and at how easy it is to buy goods online. However, with all the new changes come new responsibilities and moral changes that she does not relate with. Hanna feels quite out of place among people who've grown up under a different moral compass than hers.

As she adapts to modern life and helps out around the town, she starts to develop relationships with Andrew and Becky. Hanna is in a bit of shock that she now has to deal with a world where women are far more independent and empowered than the one she knew. However, she had help from Andrew, who patiently helps her adapt to this new world.

Despite all the new differences she experiences, Hanna cannot help but feel strongly drawn to Andrew. She admires him for his kindness and desire to help, although she finds it hard to adapt to the more modern dating culture. As she learns more about him and the town she finds herself in, Hanna realizes that her arrival may not have been happenstance, but some higher power may have guided her in a trip that can ultimately save her life and the lives of people she personally knew decades ago.

The main theme of the movie is the power of love and its ability to transcend time and place. This movie offers a grab-bag of elements to keep the viewers engaged: time travel, romantic drama, and holiday cheer. It delivers on its themes of love and hope, and how they can exist even in the midst of great change. The viewers experience a sweet and soft romantic melodrama with an uplifting holiday story. The chemistry between the stars, as well as the Christmas atmosphere, make for a satisfying holiday movie.

Overall, Journey Back to Christmas is a beautifully crafted movie that combines elements of adventure, holiday cheer, and romance. It conveys a positive message that even the most challenging obstacles can be overcome through love and determination. It is sure to warm the hearts of viewers, and could make for a great way to get in the holiday spirit.

Journey Back to Christmas is a 2017 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 24 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.0.