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Looking for Her

  • 2022
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 44m
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6.6/10
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Alexandra Swarens and Olivia Buckle in Looking for Her (2022)
Taylor is headed home for the holidays and her family is finally ready to meet her Girlfriend "Jess". The only problem is, Jess isn't really her girlfriend. Taylor holds open auditions for someone to play the part for the holidays.
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Taylor is headed home for the holidays and her family is finally ready to meet her girlfriend Jess--but Jess isn't her girlfriend anymore. Taylor holds open auditions for someone to play the... Read allTaylor is headed home for the holidays and her family is finally ready to meet her girlfriend Jess--but Jess isn't her girlfriend anymore. Taylor holds open auditions for someone to play the part for the holidays.Taylor is headed home for the holidays and her family is finally ready to meet her girlfriend Jess--but Jess isn't her girlfriend anymore. Taylor holds open auditions for someone to play the part for the holidays.

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    • Alexandra Swarens
  • Writer
    • Alexandra Swarens
  • Stars
    • Olivia Buckle
    • Alexandra Swarens
    • Michelle Hakala Wolf
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    1.3K
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    • Director
      • Alexandra Swarens
    • Writer
      • Alexandra Swarens
    • Stars
      • Olivia Buckle
      • Alexandra Swarens
      • Michelle Hakala Wolf
    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Olivia Buckle
    • Taylor
    Alexandra Swarens
    Alexandra Swarens
    • Olive
    Michelle Hakala Wolf
    Michelle Hakala Wolf
    • Marge
    Sophie Arrick
    Sophie Arrick
    • Cheryl
    • (as Sophie Arrick-Lewis)
    Robert Artz
    Robert Artz
    • Frank
    Stew Hartman-Mart
    Stew Hartman-Mart
    • Randy
    Adrienne Ogle
    • Kai
    James K. Anderson
    • Grandpa Joe
    • (as Jim Anderson)
    Shelly Cosper
    • Aunt Tammy
    Eric Laatsch
    • Uncle Harold
    Elizabeth Manning
    • Lilly
    Cecily Breaux
    Cecily Breaux
    • Meryl
    Bia Barnett
    • Claudia
    Jamie Taylor Ballesta
    Jamie Taylor Ballesta
    • Gilly
    Myte Sosa
    • Fernanda
    Sharon Daugharty
    • Gertie
    Allie Spetalnick
    Allie Spetalnick
    • Jess
    Austin Wittick
    • Mickey
    • Director
      • Alexandra Swarens
    • Writer
      • Alexandra Swarens
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    10ldpum

    These 2!

    Yes, I like City of Trees so yes I loved this and these 2. I can do another 10 years of cute queer xmas trope films. Have a lot of catching up to do. This doesnt need to be more than it is. A cute feel good lesbian xmas movie. The fact that it is a queer film already lifts the dialogue for me over similar non queer stories and plus the chemistry of these 2 is so sweet! This feels a little heavier than Under the Christmas Tree and Christmas at the Ranch as it should but I can watch all 3 often. So happy this was made and always happy to be surprised with more queer holiday content. Keep it going!
    10A_S_87

    A Feel Good Holiday Flick

    A feel good holiday flick. Yes,the beginning does feel somewhat stretched but an enjoyable movie nonetheless. The chemistry between the leads are amazing. Cinematography is good and doesn't give off that low budget vibe that many independent movies have. This could easily have been an Hallmark holiday movie.

    Alexandra Swarens the writer, producer, editor, director and lead actor of this movie is a real gem. Her work is excellent, hopefully she continues to create content for a long time to come (and hopefully that content includes herself and Olivia ;-).

    PS. If you enjoy the movie, do consider donating to her future projects, details on Violet Wave Production's YouTube channel.
    10mdiasdemasi

    So cute!

    The story doesn't go to great depths but it's so enjoyable to watch, it's worth the time!

    Both leads are equally interesting and for my surprise there's some very funny moments!

    I read a book with almost the same storyline, but has a notch compared to this one. The book name is Change Of Heart from Clare Lydon!

    Get ready for a romance set in the Scottish Highlands, studded with lush scenery, sizzling attraction, a first kiss to make you weak, and lashings of family drama. Clare Lydon is the queen of British romantic comedies, and this story is guaranteed to leave you breathless.

    Both are pretty interesting! Worth the watch and the reading!
    7rudyc2025

    Just Right

    Having viewed all of Alexandra's works, Looking For Her and City of Trees are my picks. Hands down Swarens and Buckle have strong, convincing chemistry together on screen. The overall quality of the film was a cut above her earlier works, showing Swarens is growing in her craft. The cinematography and sound seemed more refined. Im hopeful Alexandra will continue to dig deep, producing and directing at an even higher level. Throwing Olivia Buckle back into the mix would be a plus in my opinion. Buckle's ability to adapt on screen is obvious, and I feel she has more depth to contribute. Looking For Her is a great holiday, feel good flick.
    9kidd107

    Cute holiday film

    Overall, this is a cute holiday movie. The two leads have good chemistry from the start, and it's refreshing to see how their attraction develops naturally and with minimal angst or contention. The drama between Taylor and her parents that led to the whole fake relationship setup is handled gracefully and tugs at the heartstrings in all the right places. The rapport among the actors playing Taylor, Olive, Cheryl, and Frank is so funny and warm that it would have been nice to see more screen time devoted to that and to the blossoming romance. As it was, the initial setup dragged quite a bit with almost thirty minutes of story before the two leads finally meet. But beyond that pacing issue, Looking for Her is a fun and adorable film I'd be happy to add to my annual holiday watchlist.

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      Alexandra Swarens (Olive) and Olivia Buckle (Taylor) also starred in City of Trees together.
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      Performed by Carolyn Berk

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    • Release date
      • December 9, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production company
      • Violet Wave Productions
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      • 1h 44m(104 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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