CLEVELAND, Ohio — After setting an attendance record at the Cleveland International Film Festival in March, “Lost & Found in Cleveland” is ready to share its hometown heart with the rest of the country. The feel-good, holiday-themed movie finally opens in theaters nationwide on Friday.

Here are three reasons to see it:

1. It’s a film for Clevelanders, by Clevelanders

“Lost & Found in Cleveland” wears its civic pride on its sleeve — and in its title. Co-written and co-directed by Cleveland native Keith Gerchak and Marisa Guterman, who fell in love with the city and eventually made it home, it’s a love letter to the place and the people who call it home.

The film was shot entirely on location in Cleveland in 2023, showcasing landmarks like Playhouse Square, Public Square and the West S

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