The read
It runs a compact 16m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
TMDB10/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Jammal LemyDirector
- Jammal LemyWriter
- Ali HelnweinOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Bentley GreenCraig Smith
- Robert PineAl Hertz
- Patrick J. AdamsSam Hertz
- Manju BangaloreHappy Customer
- Angela MerylDiana Smith
- Zain AhmadMorph Suit Assistant
- Caleb DeciusMasked Man
- Joe ColucciMasked Man
Stills
Themes
griefmagical realism