Five More Minutes

Clara wishes she could have spent more time with her grandfather. During the Christmas season, her desire is fulfilled in a surprising manner after she discovers a journal written by him. The entries allow her to remember their time together and uncover a romance from his past that had remained a secret.

This 2021 television movie is a blend of comedy, drama, and romance produced in Canada and the United States. It was directed by Linda-Lisa Hayter, marking the first of ten films she has directed. The script was written by Jamie Pachino and Andy Sandberg, with Charles Cooper serving as producer. The main cast features Nikki DeLoach in the role of Clara, alongside David Haydn-Jones, Sherry Miller, Alexander Jones, Leanne Lapp, and Serge Houde.

The film has a runtime of 84 minutes. It was received positively by viewers, earning a rating of 7.5/10 on IMDb from 1,600 votes and a 7.2/10 on TMDB based on 21 votes.