An uninterrupted rehearsal of Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya' plays out by a company of actors. The setting: their run-down theater with an unusable stage and crumbling ceiling. The play is shown act by act with the briefest of breaks to move props or for refreshments. The lack of costumes, real props and scenery is soon forgotten.

Editor's Verdict

❌NO

"The movie is a filmed rehearsal of a classic play, 'Uncle Vanya,' which has no inherent connection to the Christmas season. The analysis of the provided plot summary and genre indicates no Christmas elements whatsoever."

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Cast & Crew

Wallace Shawn

Vanya

Julianne Moore

Yelena

LP

Larry Pine

Dr. Astrov

Brooke Smith

Sonya

George Gaynes

Serybryakov

Lynn Cohen

Maman

PB

Phoebe Brand

Nanny

JM

Jerry Mayer

Waffles

Andre Gregory

Himself

MJ

Madhur Jaffrey

Mrs. Chao

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