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Happy Birthday (2024)

2024-08-16 · 16m · EN
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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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Jammal LemyWriter, Director

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Bentley GreenBentley GreenCraig SmithRobert PineRobert PineAl HertzPatrick J. AdamsPatrick J. AdamsSam HertzManju BangaloreManju BangaloreHappy CustomerAngela MerylAngela MerylDiana SmithZain AhmadZain AhmadMorph Suit AssistantCaleb DeciusCaleb DeciusMasked ManJoe ColucciJoe ColucciMasked Man

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What is Happy Birthday about?

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.

How long is Happy Birthday?

Happy Birthday has a runtime of 16 minutes.