Take Me Back for Christmas (2023 TV Movie) User Reviews

It takes a step forward.

[gfrasmd · 8/10 · 16 July 2023]

I must confess I approached this new Hallmark production with caution. Did we really need one more spin on the plot of a dissatisfied person allowed to live an alternate life? What's more, I was not much impressed with a previous couple of movies starring Vanessa Lengies. Yet, this is a fresher look that somewhat departs from the old ones. The heroine, Renee, is not a Scrooge-like individual who needs to mend her ways and, actually, does not even try to dwell in her new successful life. From start, her only concern is to win back the love of her real life husband, Aaron, firmly asserting the fact that her basic priorities have been sound all along. This, I have found endearing .Also, I have developed a greater appreciation for Lengies, who, I believe, shines in her role.

At a close scrutiny, many details of the movie do not make much sense. Yet, should anyone expect sheer rationality in a fable where a person is granted by a Christmas Elf to experience an alternate life?

Let's take this movie for what it is: a tale, with a little Christmas magic, in which an intrinsically wholesome and loving woman learns to let go of her inner fears, to embrace her true life priorities, and how to better express her love for her dear one. Seen in this light, the film is a success, conducted with measure and gentle tones, that offers some moving moments and leaves you with a little Christmas spirit. You may probably agree with me that it takes Hallmark a step forward and proves that somebody there has not lost the heart.

Very enjoyable

[grammajanie-28811 · 8/10 · 16 July 2023]

Forget the worn out storyline. Of course it is just that. Take it as the Hallmark movie that it is and appreciate the talented cast. I say well done to all of them. Corey Sevier's role was meant to be less than the female leads'. That's the chosen storyline. But I didn't find that there was any less chemistry between them than you'd expect. It was cute, sometimes funny and, yes, a little silly/ unrealistic at times. It is a fantasy Christmas movie. And a made for tv romcom.

Nice scenery, great costuming and lovely relationship between mother and daughter. I wasn't really familiar with Vanessa Lengies (female lead) but she carried the show and was the spark that brought all the characters to life. A lot of depth in her performance. I liked her even when the script put her in a few silly/uncomfortable situations. And Corey Sevier never disappoints, always handles his roles well.

I'd definitely watch this again.

Surprising

[kirbyditko · 8/10 · 29 July 2023]

Vanessa Lengies has come a long way from the beauteous but spoiled airhead Joanne Charis character she inconsistently played in 2006's Stick It (with an intimidating Jeff Bridges as co-star). She has matured gracefully both physically and professionally in her acting skills. This is highlighted in this most recent starring turn in a Hallmark Channel Christmas movie. It is shown in the onscreen chemistry she has with her romantic co-star and director, Corey Sevier. It is most apparent in her surprisingly sensitive and earnestly sympathetic portrayal of a character that might have been given an over-the-top simpering touch by other actresses in Hallmark's roster.

The movie itself is derivative with the usual tropes and cliches but Sevier kept the pace and balance evenly to focus on the movie's characters (thankfully no caricatures) and themes. Every year Hallmark has at least 1 home run of a movie. I haven't seen all of Hallmark Channel's 2022's Christmas offerings and this one's for 2023 but I think it may be a top contender. I'm giving it a solid 8.

PS.

I think Vanessa Lengies might be Alan Rickman's daughter.

Truly One of Hallmark's Best

[lisamlaucsr · 10/10 · 17 July 2023]

There's so much to love about this particular Hallmark movie. I was pleasantly surprised how much I genuinely enjoyed it. The story is very well written and well thought out, which cannot be said for many TV romcom movies. The acting is topnotch as well. Vanessa Lengies and Corey Sevier are perfectly matched and pull off their roles with aplomb and then some. Their easy chemistry and comedic skills are particularly notable. Kudos to Kate Pragnell for crafting such a terrific script and to Sevier for his directing skills as well. Lengies really shines and connects, with Sevier, with the actress who portrays her mom (Paula Boudreau) and with the audience. This one is worth watching over again for its message and all-around enjoyability. It won't be a surprise to me if it ends up being one of Hallmark's most successful movies of 2023.

Christmas takes a back seat

[Ame_Carnegie · 6/10 · 17 July 2023]

Another 2000 The Family Man movie inspired from the It's a Wonderful Life and A Christmas Carol genre. Directed by Corey Sevier and written by Kate Pragnell. The Hallmark Christmas movie leads Vanessa Lengies and Corey Sevier have good chemistry together. Vanessa Lengies stands out as a fine physical comedy actor. Supporting roles include Kimberly-Ann Truong as the elf and Brynn Godenir as the best friend. The hockey scene gave the movie a Canadian feel, even though it was supposed to be set in New York. To me, the story line was basically that she knew what she had to to, but was stuck because of grief. There is an extremely sad plot point of a deceased person that was a little cruel to the audience. I felt like Christmas itself took a back seat in this movie, but the lead actors made this a very good Hallmark Christmas movie.

FANTASTIC Hallmark movie due to Vanessa Lengies' acting

[weifmly · 10/10 · 30 July 2023]

I have watched a million Hallmark movies and this one is really a step above the rest, almost completely due to the acting job of Vanessa Lengies who was brilliant in this movie. Since you know that the main characters are already in love from the beginning of the movie, you wonder how they are going to make a been-done-many-times-before Hallmark plot feel fresh. But Vanessa does it! Really, really worth watching. Corey Sevier always does a decent job, but Vanessa steals the show, perfectly nailing every emotion in every scene and making the fantasy plot seem absolutely plausible. I also loved that there were some other plot lines going on, especially the mother-daughter one; Paula Boudreau was AMAZING in the role as the mother, by the way. I will be keeping this movie on DVR and watching again!

Another strong 2023 Hallmark Christmas movie.

[allmoviesfan · 7/10 · 4 December 2023]

Hallmark are doing a stellar job this year. The variety of different festive stories told in 2023 has been fantastic.

The alternate reality trope has been done very well by Hallmark and others and it has been done very poorly as well.

Thankfully, 'Take Me Back for Christmas' belongs firmly in the former camp, rather than the latter. Thanks, almost wholly, to Vanessa Lengies, who plays Renee with such heart and emotion as she is propelled on a journey through the alternate universe following a flippant wish for a different life. She finds she has everything...except for one key thing: her husband.

Corey Sevier (a very reliable actor in these sorts of movies, who directed this one, too) somewhat takes a back seat to Lengies in this one, appearing as her husband Aaron in this universe and an ex-boyfriend in the alternate one.

The storyline involving Renee and her mother added a good amount of emotional weight to proceedings. Hit me right in the feels with that one, they did. Sometimes, though, a bittersweet ending, rather than just a sweet one, suits the circumstances in the film, and that is definitely the case here.

A worthy addition to the list of fun satisfying Alternate Reality Hallmark movies

[MichaelByTheSea · 9/10 · 17 July 2023]

It's flawed (like most Hallmark movies) but it has a big beating heart at its center that makes it one of Hallmark's better Christmas movies.

I'm an unapologetic fan of time travel/alternate reality movies. It's a trope that has worked ever since "A Christmas Carol" and "It's a Wonderful Life". Hallmark has made a bunch of really good "What if?" movies. Some of my recent favorites include "Next Stop Christmas", "Love Strikes Twice", and "Ghosts of Christmas Always". Some of my older favorites include "Family For Christmas" which starred Hallmark Queen Lacey Chabert, "A Dream of Christmas" with Hallmark King Andrew Walker, and "Just in Time For Christmas" which starred Eloise Mumford, one of my Hallmark favorites.

This alternate reality movie reunites Vanessa Lengies and Corey Sevier, who were last paired together in "Heart of the Holidays". That movie, and this movie, was directed by Corey Sevier and written by his wife Kate Pragnell.

This fits in nicely with those other Hallmark movies despite a bit of a rocky start and, as is the case with many Hallmark movies, a complete disregard for the financial realities of starting and running a business. But Hallmark movies often succeed or fail based on the quality and chemistry of the stars, and Vanessa Lengies and Corey Sevier are both excellent and have great chemistry together. Lengies is especially effective at making her character adorably clumsy and flustered, and then believably emotional. I'd like to see more of her.

Unfortunately, the movie begins inauspiciously with an either/or discussion between Renee and Aaron. Note to homeowners who are stretched thin financially and feel like selling their treasured family home is the only option if they want to move: refinance the home and then rent it out. You'll be able to keep an appreciating asset, pay the mortgage with the rent, and free up the cash you need to start somewhere else. You can always sell later if you really have to sell.

The next scene features Renee working at what appears to be a small seasonal Christmas store that sits all by itself in the middle of nowhere. Usually, the unprofitable small store in a small Hallmark town is at least in a quaint town center area, but not here. And yet Renee's career goal is to one day becoming the manager of that small seasonal out of the way store. Could her career goals be any lower at that point? And then she's shown to have the spine of a jellyfish when she fails to mention to her manager that a gift basket she gave to her co-worker was not an unauthorized purchase. That was cringey, as was her initial fish out of water transition to her alternate life. And her idea for saving the Big Company in her alternate life? Let's just say it was impractical and unlikely to have the long term impact her Big Company needed.

But the rest of the movie had me hooked. And Renee's mother? Ugh, that was, for me, the most emotionally powerful part of the movie. That had me crying and was a big reason why I recommend this movie. Take Me Back To Christmas is a winner because it captures that quintessential ingredient that's in the best Hallmark movies- it has its heart in the right place and reminds viewers what really matters in life. I love lines like this:

"At a certain point in life, when you've met your person, home becomes less of a place and more of a feeling. It's wherever they are."

Also, I don't often notice the background music in Hallmark movies, but the music playing during the end of the alternate life segment was a perfect fit for the moment.

I loved the ending. It was just bursting with joy, love and gratitude and made me forget my relatively minor complaints. That feeling is why I keep watching Hallmark movies.

A Dream of Christmas

[Jackbv123 · 3/10 · 16 July 2023]

The premise where the main protagonist wishes a new life and wakes up with no knowledge of the history of this new life is one of my least favorites. There have been a few of these over the years. It would be hard to beat a cast like Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker who did A Dream of Christmas and I didn't even like that one. I have never found it funny while the lead stumbles around making a fool of herself trying to figure what's going on.

Just like the forementioned movie, ADoC, Renee gets things explained to her by the wish granter, call her the elf, but still has a huge void of things she doesn't know. The elf tells her to enjoy her new life, which is basically impossible if she is totally unequipped for it. So the whole point of the wish, the basis of the premise, is negated.

And again like ADoC she has to turn to her former life's husband to help her save her new job/business. In this case she and he at least once had a relationship. Her main goal becomes getting him back, again negating the wish.

There is little in the move that is fresh at least until late in it. Vanessa Lengies plays Renee like a child with a new toy. Renee shows little competence besides one good idea. She lacks confidence both before and after the change. She comes off exactly like an amateur hitting the big leagues. And for the rest of the movie, Renee, the CEO, spends almost no time actually running her business.

Cory Sevier's Aaron doesn't seem like an equal in the newly created informal partnership. Aaron seems to be avoiding any emotional connection.

Like so many Christmas movies where the leads are on an urgent mission, the first thing they do is take a break, in this case to play hockey.

The ending is predictable but I was surprised by some of the things that got it there in the climax and ending. Actually I was shocked. I thought it was a little too far out of the blue.

Most of my negativity is at least tainted by my dislike for the premise and what goes with it. If you like the premise, or aren't familiar with it, I still think this movie is so-so at best, but maybe watchable.

Instant Classic

[kschles-67905 · 10/10 · 18 July 2023]

Ok, this is yet another variation on Its a Wonderful Life, but it's a good one. The two leads have great chemistry. The writing is crisp and smart. The plot has a nice combination of comedy and pathos. One of the big pluses for this movie is the female lead, Vanessa Lengies. Have not seen her in a Hallmark movie before. Her acting was certainly a cut above the usual journeyman performance. The emotions engendered by the performances are real and powerful. A thoroughly enjoyable outing. Hope to see more of Lenzies in futureHallmark projects. As a side note,I see that Hallmark is finally giving the audience a nice scene of a shirtless male lead. Not the first time. It's a welcome addition, whether it's Corey Sevier or Andrew Walker.

An honest review

[Ed-Shullivan · 4/10 · 19 December 2023]

Christmas is such a heart warming season that it reminds us always of reminiscing about Christmas's pasts, family and our favorite childhood baked goods. Unfortunately after watching Take Me Back for Christmas it just reminded me of the fake Christmas themed TV commercials which appealed to childrens wishes for great toys but turned out to be cheap plastic imitations that broke apart before the assembly was even completed. Actress Vanessa Lengies portrayal of Renée who gets transported back into time and transformed into a successful and rich business owner who gets to speak to her deceased mom once more reminds me of those plastic toys that are too good to be true.

I get the feeling since I appear to be the only IMDb reviewer who was not impressed by this apparently Christmas themed film, that many of the other reviews were involved in the production of the film.

I suggest sticking to the Christmas classics that also go back in time such as the 1938 or 1951 A Christmas Carol. Sorry Ms. Lengies but your portrayal of a heart broken daughter who misses her mommy and falls back in love with your husband just was not appealing to me. This was a big mess .... I mean miss.

I give the film a disappointing 4 out of 10 IMDb rating.

Take Me Back

[splashpont · 10/10 · 16 July 2023]

Christmas aside (it was a minor part of the story and actually could have been Thanksgiving or no holiday at all), this is a sentimental story about balancing family, friends, work, and personal ideals.

Our protagonist has a lot going on: work, husband, mother, and house--as well as fear.

I love the genre of going back in time or into an alternate dimension. It's always fun to see the individual in flux while getting familiar with the new setting into which they have been magically placed.

Self-discovery is always interesting to me and I found the ways of the protagonist's learning in this film to be unique--we're talking tear-jerker potential.

Endings and new beginnings. Love and loss and love. A romcom happy ending.

Yes Hallmark - This was a good one!!

[mysay-97-581086 · 9/10 · 17 July 2023]

I watched the Prince Crush movie a couple days ago and gave it a 3 star because it was so awful. The cast was a complete disaster and story plot so overdone.

Then I watch this one and I am in complete love with the cast. Yes this might be a repeat story plot but this was so fresh and sweet. I'm crying and laughing and rooting for this loving couple.

This is what a Hallmark movie should be.

Please Please Please use whoever you did to create this movie again and again!

And make sure you cast Vanessa Lengies in more of your movies because she is so delightful. I remembered her from the reboot of Turner and Hooch.

Thank you for an enjoyable true Hallmark movie!!!

A timeless classic with the perfect cast!

[jenniferannkoch · 10/10 · 18 July 2023]

Usually (I feel) that Hallmark puts out subpar Christmas movies for the Christmas in July time slots. Like they looked at all their Christmas movies for the upcoming season and picked the couple that were just so so and played them in July. This year I was proven wrong. This movie is by far one the VERY BEST Christmas movies Hallmark has ever aired! The actors were perfect and even more perfect together. The mother daughter dynamic had me in tears in almost every single scene. The chemistry between the two leads was off the charts. Was so happy to see them star in another Hallmark movie together! (Heart Of The Holidays 2020). Both of these actors are really great with their emotions on screen and together were over the top fantastic. Storyline, although played out in so many Christmas movies before is timeless and classic and never out of style. This movie knocked it out of the park and if it's any indication of what's to come this coming season I am beyond excited! I hope to see these two actors again (hopefully in more Christmas movies this season) and in the future together in yet another movie because clearly they are great together.

Okay, but didn't feel like much was at stake

[lymullen · 5/10 · 4 March 2024]

This was okay, I do like holiday stories that do not contain a bunch of annoying traditions. I also liked that this was in the city.

But I wanted the heroine to tell the hero that she was from a different reality, or if that was not possible, to really try to get him back. That's why I watched, not just for her to reconnect with him on a business/platonic level never revealing that she wanted him back romantically.

Also, with these tropes, there is sometimes a choice to stay in the new reality or go back to the old one. Renee was never given a choice. I felt that was a cop out. There was really nothing at stake here. No major choice Renee had to make within a timeline or else!

This was never meant to be forever.

[jamhendr-72251 · 8/10 · 16 July 2023]

This movie is very much centered on the heroine, Renée. Both of the leads were charismatic, and I appreciated that the elf wasn't an old white guy.

The heroine was a bit of a wimp in the workplace, in both scenarios. That seems especially unfortunate in the fantasy, where she is supposed to be an über-successful businesswoman.

For much of the movie, this very fact frustrated me. However, I think it was necessary in order for the ending to have all the emotional resonance that it did.

Several recent Hallmark movies have been, shall we say, cluttered with multiple couples and several subplots. This script does not have that issue; since we always follow Renée, the plot is very unified.

Vanessa Lengies is so delightful in this Hallmark holiday film that I wouldn't change a thing.

[cgvsluis · 8/10 · 26 October 2023]

This is one of those "my life sucks and I wish it was different and then instantly I wake up and it is!" movies, which could have felt stale or derivative...but somehow feels fresh and that is in large part thanks to it's lead played by Vanessa Lengies. She was fantastic! At first I thought her reactions to waking up in her new life were campy and over the top...but I am not so sure I wouldn't freak out if I woke up a ceo in New York, with my deceased mom alive, having a chic haircut, amazingly stylish wardrobe and apartment...in fact I just might have passed out seeing the closet alone! I have total wardrobe envy still!

Renee has a rough day in her real life and wakes up in her dream life...only it's not as she and her husband aren't together. Can she figure it all out before it is too late?

I really liked that there were no real villains in this film, I loved that they picked an actress who could really have been her mom (Paula Boudreau) and I appreciated that from beginning to end she loved her husband Aaron (Corey Sevier). But what really makes this film is Vanessa Lengies as Renée. The adorable elf Cici, played by Kimberly-Ann Thuong, was a nice touch and added to the holiday theme. The sets and wardrobe were amazing and deserve a note, as does just the right touch of holiday decorations...even in her corporate office there is a tasteful blue, white, and silver Christmas tree. I love the fun that she had with her opportunity in this new life. I also really appreciate her idea to save her company and what she does with her last moments with her mom. The end is precious. I wouldn't change a thing.

This was a totally delightful entry in the Hallmark Holiday vault and I highly recommend it to my fellow romantics and independent women out there.

Happy sad

[jcross7997 · 10/10 · 29 November 2023]

This was one of the best ones I have seen in such a long long time. Acting was phenomenal for a Hallmark movie. Hit every feeling imaginable. Very well done and left me feeling very grateful at the end. Puts things in perspective for the holiday season. And with all its highs, the lows we just as hard hitting. I have to admit, at one point I ugly cried but am so thankful that I watched this one. Such a great movie and very well done. The lead actress was so great that I will be looking for more movies that she has been in for Hallmark. Hope to see her in the future. Funny, witty, everything was on point.

Obligatory alternate reality X-mas

[MickyG333 · 8/10 · 16 August 2023]

7.6 stars.

This movie is slightly above average for alternate reality, second chances, relive your life, time travel Christmas themes. If you watch Hallmark much, you've seen your share of these. Some are stellar, some are just plain odd, some are bad, some are good. 'Take Me Back for Christmas' is good. That's about all. Why isn't my rating over 8 stars, I'm not sure. I do believe the male lead is responsible for 75% of the high ratings for most people. He is always a crowd pleaser (for the gals). The female lead is not so much a favorite for most, although I like her uber sweetness and overly nice personality traits. On the other hand, she is a one trick pony of sorts, every one of her characters is the "same person different film". Fine by me, I like her style, she just needs to change it up a bit. All in all, this is a pleasant go round for this genre. There are no big surprises, it fits the mold. I highly recommend this once every couple of years.

Good, not great

[dpowelldwp · 8/10 · 30 July 2023]

This is a nice film with sentimental moments and the time travel aspect was done fine - not too over the top like some movies.

I especially liked the female lead Vanessa Lengies who I thought did a very nice job and the male lead was somewhat bland but likeable enough. This is a Hallmark movie so sometimes the male lead is just part of the storyline and just have to roll with the punches and not be too annoying. Mission accomplished.

Anyway, I am usually easy on my reviews of Hallmark flicks and this is no exception. It was entertaining and was a good film for adults that didn't insult our intelligence. Hallmark would be wise to keep Vanessa on the rotation for female leads.

Surprisingly well-done

[mewaddell · 8/10 · 7 November 2023]

Like many, I have watched many many Hallmark movies, and I get why they are so formulaic. However, this one stands out as better written than most, and, while it has most of the usual Hallmark characteristics, this one is very good. I see shades of "It's a Wonderful Life " in the storyline, and the sentiment is very similar. The heroine learns to deeply value what she has and may have. She learns to value people over possessions, and relationships over mere friendships Like Scrooge, she learns to stand up in her own life and live with self-directed purpose. What can go wrong when a beautiful red Karmann Ghia graces the screen.

A Must Watch

[bethwriter-32501 · 10/10 · 26 November 2023]

I just watched this movie for the fourth time and felt compelled to write about it. This well-written story starts with a comedic beginning, and the writing of Kate Pragnell, the directing of Corey Sevier combined with the stellar acting of Vanessa Lengies make this THE must-watch Hallmark movie of 2023.

There are so many nuanced scenes in this movie, especially between Lengies and her mother, played by the amazing Paula Boudreau. This movie has it all: Unexpected plot twists, humor, loss, relationships, and skillful foreshadowing.

Lengies has matured as an actress over the years, and her performance is believable, compelling, and beautifully done. Sevier is a gifted director and Hallmark needs to give him more directorial roles. And I dare you not to cry when you witness the scenes when Lengies and Paula Boudreau interact. Stellar movie. Fabulous acting.

If you watch no other movie this year, go watch. "Take Me Back for Christmas."

Quite sentimental

[kimland · 9/10 · 23 July 2023]

I enjoyed this movie more than expected. This is a very sentimental movie showing us all to dream bigger and step in to the unknown even though you may be afraid.. I agree with another reviewer, not much Christmas, the story just happens to take place at Christmas time.

It's not a typical predictable Hallmark movie which is quite refreshing. There is some very nice Christmas scenery and the lead actress has a nice wardrobe in her new life. Nice to see a fresh face added to Hallmark. I am always hoping they would do a lot better with their diversity in lead roles in stead roles background ground as best friend, assistant or employer.

Fun, engaging Hallmark

[herrcarter-92161 · 9/10 · 9 January 2024]

This movie was very enjoyable. I always like movies like this, where the protagonist gets to experience a different life. The plot of this one is very similar to A Dream of Christmas, from a few years ago. There have been several other Hallmark movies in the same vein. Though the premise is well-worn, it's still fun. After all, haven't we all wondered how our lives might be if a few things had gone differently?

The best thing about this movie was Vanessa Lengies performance as our heroine Renee. Where have they been hiding her all these years? She's cute (though not in the classic Barbie Doll Hallmark mold), but mostly she's fun, expressive and full of energy. The scenes where she is dealing with her new reality as a fish out of water were laugh-out-loud funny at times. But she's she's also great in the more dramatic, sentimental scenes. And, of course, she has great chemistry with her love interest Aaron. Corey Sevier, as Aaron, does a fine job. He's a competent actor, and he even directed this production. But his main job in this movie is to play off her. I do wish the screenwriter had had him shown a little more anger and animosity toward her initially. After all, she was an ex-girlfriend who had basically dissed him. He was way too nice and polite to her. They should've made it a bit more of a challenge for her to win him back.

I liked the relationship between Renee and her mother also. It was nice that her new reality didn't just consist of an empty life of wealth and success without the man she loved, as is usually the case. This time, she got the perk of being able to do a proper goodbye with her mom and realize that, although loved ones may be taken from us, we can still appreciate the time we had to spend with them. I only wish they had given some reason why the mom survived in the new reality but not in the old. I liked the message that, although we may lose someone we love (which may happen to anyone at anytime), we shouldn't let that loss keep us from moving on in our lives with our other loved ones who are still here. I also liked the message that we shouldn't take those that we love for granted. How many of us would want to have to win back our spouse or significant other, as Renee had to? Yet, in a way, shouldn't we be doing that anyway by making that person a priority in our lives?

To summarize, this was a fun Hallmark romance with fantasy, humor, good performances, likable, relatable characters and a good message. What's not to love? Well done, Hallmark!

Quite Enjoyable

[atlasmb · 8/10 · 21 December 2023]

I really enjoyed this Hallmark holiday film, in large part because of the lead---Vanessa Lengies. She plays the part of Renee, a gift shop owner who wishes for a different life. An elf (Kimberly-Ann Truong) grants her wish and she finds herself living with the trappings of success: pricey digs and a corporate operation to run. But she is no longer married to her husband. What she does have is an opportunity to reassess her life and to see the world through new eyes.

We have seen these "be careful what you wish for" films before. What makes this one enjoyable is the energy of the characters. We root for Renee because she is a good person and very likable.

The script by Kate Pragnell is well-written, and director Corey Sevier capitalizes on it. There are plenty of feel-good moments. For example, in her new life, the protagonist gets to say goodbye to someone who had passed. It's a precious moment that reminds the viewer we never get redos in real life.