# Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979)

> A returning builder and devoted nuns transform Christmas faith into a permanent refuge and school for children without homes.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/301982

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Director: Ralph Nelson
- Cast: Billy Dee Williams, Maria Schell, Fay Hauser, Lisa Mann, Hanna Landy, Judith Piquet, Donna Johnston, Bob Hastings
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078968/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: sincere, hopeful, gentle, christmas viewing, family movie night

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