Film

Sincerely, Yours, Truly

Name: Sincerely, Yours, Truly
Genre: Romance, Comedy, TV Movie
Released: 2020
Cast: Natalie Hall, Marshall Williams, Nicki Whitely, Jen Pogue, Sherry Miller

Romantic comedy
Light-hearted

A charming romance built on anonymous letters and mistaken identity. Hayley discovers a bundle of love letters meant for someone else and begins a secret correspondence with the mysterious sender. It's the kind of film that knows exactly what it is: a cozy, earnest story about connection before you know someone's face, made for people who believe in the magic of handwritten words and second chances.

TMDb rating

3.3

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