Christmas Box, The / Timepiece (Double Feature) (1998) Rating: Starring: Ellen Burstyn, J. Michael Hunter, James Earl Jones, Kevin Kilner, Maureen O'Hara, Annette O'Toole, Jonathan Tabler, Richard Thomas, Mercedes Villamil, Watts Naomi Director: Marcus Cole Category: Special Interest, Special Interest Studio: Artisan Subtitles: Length: 183 mins     2-Disc Double Feature DVD The Christmas Box Richard (Richard Thomas), Keri (Annette O'Toole) and six-year-old Jenna are a loving family helping to make ends meet. Keri learns about a caretaker position in one of the grand old homes in town and persuades Richard to accompany her on the interview. Although stately homeowner, Mary Parkin (Maureen O'Hara), seems a bit aloof, she likes the young couple and offers them teh position. Keri, Jenna and Mary become good friends, but Richard spends long hours hard at work and grows more distant. When he finds an exquisitely carved Christmas box containing letters that reveal a surprising clue to Mary's past, a bond of affection finally develops between them. Before the holidays, Richard learns a valuable lesson from Mary - about the true meaning of Christmas and the special bond that a family shares. Timepiece In The Christmas Box Richard Evans (Richard Thomas) met widow Mary Parkin (Naomi Watts), and they eached transformed and enriched one another's lives. This incredible follow-up, Timepiece begins on the wedding even of Richard's daughter, Jenna, when he gives her Mary's rose gold watch and tells her story of Mary's life. Mary came to work for David Parkin (Kevin Kilner), a wealthy businessman, during World War II. Despite Mary's lack of social position, David fell in love with her. At the wedding, David gave Mary a timepiece from his friend Lawrence Flynn (Emmy-winner James Earl Jones). Their lives seem to be on track when suddenly one surprising incident threatens to tear them apart. They learn the timeless truths about the gift of sharing, the power of forgiveness, and the greatest miracle of all - each other.