Christmas Jars

Aspiring reporter Hope Jensen uncovers the remarkable secret behind a holiday phenomenon: money-filled glass jars anonymously given to people in need.

Cast

Jeni Ross

as Hope Jensen

Tara Yelland

as Hannah Maxwell

Ron Lea

as Adam Maxwell

Jennifer Gibson

as Marianne

Markian Tarasiuk

as Ian Maxwell

Jodi Larratt

as Louise Jensen

Doug Murray

as Lyle Butler

Krista Jang

as Brandi

Sean Tucker

as Officer Webber

Julia Scarlett Dan

as Alison Maxwell

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