The Christmas Setup (2020)

Set against the heartwarming backdrop of Christmas, Hugo Spencer, a hard-working and ambitious Manhattan lawyer, is on the brink of a crucial career crossroads. After issuing an ultimatum to his boss for a partnership or he walks, Hugo leaves for Milwaukee to spend the holiday season with his best friend Madelyn McKay and his family, including his widowed mother Kate and his army soldier brother Aiden. The annual Christmas Eve Festival at the historic Carroll Avenue Train Station, organized by his mother in her final year as the Neighborhood Association President, awaits him with tasks and unexpected revelations. In Milwaukee, Hugo reconnects with Patrick Ryan, the most popular guy from his high school. Despite being openly gay in high school, unlike Hugo, Patrick has since retired young from a successful career as a Silicon Valley app developer and has embraced a life of philanthropy in his hometown. Their paths intertwine as they navigate a flurry of Christmas festivities, and a spark of attraction ignites between them, surprising Hugo who sees Patrick as out of his league. While Hugo and Patrick's relationship blossoms amidst the festive cheer, Hugo grapples with uncertainties about his future. The impending demolition of the Carroll Avenue Train Station, a place he holds dear, and the revelation of unfinished matters at his mother's home add to his dilemma. As he waits for the verdict on his partnership from his boss, news of a potential promotion requiring a move to London further complicates matters. Hugo must confront these swirling currents of change and decide what truly matters to him. Will Hugo choose career advancement in London or follow his heart in Milwaukee? As he works on the festival, seeks advice from his brother about his own unexpected Christmas romance, and delves into the issue of the train station, all factors converge to shape Hugo's future. The Christmas Setup (2020) is a charming tale of love, life choices and the magic of the holiday season.

The Christmas Setup is a drama movie featuring Ben Lewis and directed by Pat Mills.

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