Happy Birthday (2024)
Overview
HAPPY BIRTHDAY follows Craig Smith, a young man grappling with trauma and grief - embodied in the form of a red backpack. Despite his efforts to rid himself of his hurt, the backpack keeps reappearing in his life. But when an advertisement for Hertz Pawn Emporium, a shop that buys trauma, comes on his TV, he finds a possible solution to forget it all. As he navigates his memories and emotions, Craig's journey culminates in a surprising confrontation that leads to a mix of release and acceptance, revealing the complexities of healing and letting go.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.505 |
Directed By
Jammal Lemy
Crew
Jammal Lemy
Jammal Lemy
Jeff Vespa
Michael Sherman
Manju Bangalore
Misha Zvagilskiy
Bentley Green
Ali Helnwein
Samuel Ameen
Brad Turner
Alexah Acuña
Erin Elizabeth
Brittany Jamison-Lackey
Alexandria Farmer
Karyn Rhodes
Karyn Rhodes
Anna Melnik
Brian Berger
Andy Theiss
Jenna Tresidder
Shannon Deyoe
Dennis Madalone
Devon Donis
Jack Schaefer
Ricky Jhou Ruei-Ci
Murat Montero
Daniel Castillo
Kyle Wright
Tait Keller
Courtland McQuillan
Aiden Such
Tims Johnson
Beau Leon
Aldo Rosati
Jeffrey McEachin
Matt Deitsch
Lev Bugaev
Vik Chopra
TOP CAST
Bentley Green
Craig Smith
Robert Pine
Al Hertz
Patrick J. Adams
Sam Hertz
Manju Bangalore
Happy Customer
Angela Meryl
Diana Smith
Zain Ahmad
Morph Suit Assistant
Caleb Decius
Masked Man
Joe Colucci
Masked Man
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