Missing the Boat

Two strangers, Kelly and Parker, find themselves on a cruise through Italy. After failing to board their ship during a scheduled stop, the pair must work together to travel across the southern region of the country in an attempt to catch up with the departing vessel.

This television movie was directed by Maclain Nelson, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Judith Berg and Sandra Berg. The film follows six previous projects in Nelson's career, including The Magic of Lemon Drops and A Keller Christmas Vacation. The cast is led by Emilie Ullerup as Kelly Coates and Kristoffer Polaha as Parker Andrews, with supporting roles played by Amy Louise Pemberton, Trey Warner, Yurj Buzzi, and Orlando Seale.

The production was a collaboration between Hallmark Media and UFO International Productions, involving teams from Canada, Italy, Greece, and the United States. With a runtime of 84 minutes, the drama and romance has received a moderate reception from viewers. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.8/10 based on 601 votes, while on TMDB it has a lower rating of 5.8/10 from 12 votes.