The Baker’s Son is a warm, feel-good Hallmark-style romantic fantasy that mixes small-town charm with a touch of magic. The story centers on Matt, a baker on the tiny island town of Windward whose bread has a special quality — it tastes extraordinary when he’s happy and in love. For years, Matt and his childhood best friend Annie have been inseparable, though neither has admitted deeper feelings. When a famous ballet company visits town, Matt instantly falls for the lead dancer Nicole, and his bread suddenly becomes unbelievably popular, helping boost tourism and the local economy. But when Nicole leaves with the ballet troupe, Matt’s joy — and the magic in his baking — disappears just as quickly. The town, now reliant on his beloved bread, panics when the bakery’s fortunes falter. As Matt struggles with his lost inspiration, the people around him start to see what’s been there all along: that his true passion and the real magic behind his bread come from his deep connection with Annie. With the help of friends and family — and a little community encouragement — Matt begins to realize that what he’s been searching for wasn’t a fleeting romance but a lifelong love that was right beside him from the start. The film blends romance, quirky humor, and a soft magical realism thread (Matt’s bread reflecting his emotions) to tell a story about finding love in familiar places, following your heart, and the power of community.

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The Baker's Son (2021)

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1h 24m · 10/28/2025

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The Baker’s Son is a warm, feel-good Hallmark-style romantic fantasy that mixes small-town charm with a touch of magic. The story centers on Matt, a baker on the tiny island town of Windward whose bread has a special quality — it tastes extraordinary when he’s happy and in love. For years, Matt and his childhood best friend Annie have been inseparable, though neither has admitted deeper feelings. When a famous ballet company visits town, Matt instantly falls for the lead dancer Nicole, and his bread suddenly becomes unbelievably popular, helping boost tourism and the local economy. But when Nicole leaves with the ballet troupe, Matt’s joy — and the magic in his baking — disappears just as quickly. The town, now reliant on his beloved bread, panics when the bakery’s fortunes falter. As Matt struggles with his lost inspiration, the people around him start to see what’s been there all along: that his true passion and the real magic behind his bread come from his deep connection with Annie. With the help of friends and family — and a little community encouragement — Matt begins to realize that what he’s been searching for wasn’t a fleeting romance but a lifelong love that was right beside him from the start. The film blends romance, quirky humor, and a soft magical realism thread (Matt’s bread reflecting his emotions) to tell a story about finding love in familiar places, following your heart, and the power of community.

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United States

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767685171837

Release Date

10/28/2025

Media Type

Movie

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Cast
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Eloise Mumford

Annie McBride
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Brant Daugherty

Matt Duval
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Maude Green

Nicole
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Haig Sutherland

Walter Rasmussen
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Elysia Rotaru

Mary
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Brenda Crichlow

Kathryn Dean (as Brenda M. Crichlow)
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Serge Houde

Jean Pierre Duval
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Oliver Rice

Philip Chandler
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Doron Bell

Tim
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Nathaniel Arcand

Lyle
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Eric Keenleyside

Ernie
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Sebastian Mars Fairley

Lead Male Dancer
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Mark Brandon

Rick Rodgers
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Laine MacNeil

Heather
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Kate Boutilier

Lisa
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Nicole Major

Kayleigh
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Tess Van Straaten

Connie
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Diane Verhiel

Diane
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Chris Wood

Dwayne
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Crackers

Rudy
Crew
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Mark Jean

Director
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Steven Peterman

Writer
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Gary Dontzig

Writer
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