“Christmas comes but once a year, but the memories last a lifetime.”
As a child, Michael Walker wished every day could be Christmas. That is, until a tragic accident crushed his holiday spirit. Thirty years later, Michael still can't muster any joy for the holidays, despite encouragement from his playful wife and well-intentioned parents. But when his young son faces a tragedy, Michael needs to make amends with his past. A mysterious man named Nick gives Michael a gift and instills in him the courage to find the joy that he lost.
Harry Connick Jr.
Michael Walker
Connie Britton
Susan
Chandler Canterbury
David Walker
Fionnula Flanagan
Ma
Lyle Lovett
Griffin
Willie Nelson
Nick
Kris Kristofferson
The Colonel
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Maggie
Eloise DeJoria
Laura
Dylan Summerall
Young Uncle David
Angels Sing is a comedy, family, drama film released in 2013 exploring themes of holiday, christmas, effects from the past. Directed by Tim McCanlies, it stars Harry Connick Jr., Connie Britton, Chandler Canterbury. As a child, Michael Walker wished every day could be Christmas. That is, until a tragic accident crushed his holiday spirit. Thirty years later, Michael still can't muster any joy for the holidays, despite encouragement from his playful wife and well-intentioned parents. But when his young son faces a tragedy, Michael needs to make amends with his past. A mysterious man named Nick gives Michael a gift and instills in him the courage to find the joy that he lost.
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