''A Chance of Snow'' is an American

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starring

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and

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. It premiered on

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on December 7, 1998. As of 2009, it was shown in the

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programming block on

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, but it was not shown in 2010. This film is directed by

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Plot

The movie revolves around Maddie Parker, who is on the verge of divorcing her sportswriter husband, Matt Parker, after his brief, extra-marital affair. When the snow fall has affects flights at the

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, Maddie and Matt find themselves included with the many passengers who are stranded at the terminal. This gives them ample time to talk about their relationship and rediscover love through second chances.

Cast

as Madeline "Maddie" Parker-Hill *

as Matthew "Matt" Hill *

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as Ruth Pulmer *

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as Katherine Parker *Peter Syvertsen as Craig Johnson *

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as Merilee Parker *

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as Earl Pulmer

Reception

On ''

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'', the film has a 2/5 rating.

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