ROCHELLE AYTES, KEITH ROBINSON AND FRANKIE FAISON STAR IN "REDEMPTION IN CHERRY SPRINGS," A NEW SIGNATURE MYSTERY FOR HALLMARK MOVIES & MYSTERIES FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER JUDY SMITH

STUDIO CITY, CA - July 19, 2021 - Production has completed on "Redemption in Cherry Springs," a new signature mystery from executive producer Judy Smith ("Scandal") for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Starring Rochelle Aytes ("S.W.A.T.," "A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado"), Keith Robinson ("Saints & Sinners," "A Christmas Love Story") and Frankie Faison ("Grey's Anatomy," "The Village"), the movie shot on location in and around upstate New York.

Melanie (Aytes) is an award-winning, investigative journalist in Boston who returns home to her small town of Cherry Springs for a much-needed break after fallout from a major story. Her Uncle Joe (Faison) is thrilled to have his niece home as she's his only remaining family after Melanie's mother passed away. Her quiet visit home quickly becomes anything but that when her childhood friend Tony (Rajiv Sharma, "Star") suddenly goes missing. Melanie uses her investigative skills to unearth the facts surrounding his disappearance, much to the dismay of Jake Collins (Robinson), the new detective in town who's on the case. While Jake doesn't approve of her methods, he can't deny Melanie's contributions are helpful. Working together, they follow a path of twists and turns until they uncover the shocking truth.

"As a storyteller and communicator, being able to connect with the Hallmark brand is something I'm thrilled about and so pleased to be part of the Hallmark family," said Executive Producer Judy Smith.

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