Despite a trial separation, Lauren pretends to still be with her husband Kevin to placate her overbearing mother. The ruse may be just what the couple needs to finally work on their marriage.
The title of this movie was a little strange. There was no flashing back to multiple years at Christmas, just some Christmas card photos from years past.
This Time Each Year focuses on a separated couple, trying to decide if they'll get back together. It was darker than many Hallmark movies as it features couples counseling and a lost drivers license (presumably a DUI but those words were never said).