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 | 0.491 |
Directed By
Jammal Lemy
Crew
Brad Turner
Karyn Rhodes
Shannon Deyoe
Kyle Wright
Aiden Such
Ali Helnwein
Erin Elizabeth
Jenna Tresidder
Tait Keller
Anna Melnik
Jammal Lemy
Manju Bangalore
Karyn Rhodes
Jack Schaefer
Courtland McQuillan
Jammal Lemy
Jeff Vespa
Bentley Green
Brittany Jamison-Lackey
Brian Berger
Michael Sherman
Alexah Acuña
Murat Montero
Misha Zvagilskiy
Vik Chopra
Alexandria Farmer
Devon Donis
Dennis Madalone
Samuel Ameen
Ricky Jhou Ruei-Ci
Daniel Castillo
Matt Deitsch
Andy Theiss
Aldo Rosati
Lev Bugaev
Tims Johnson
Beau Leon
Jeffrey McEachin
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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