Happy Birthday (2024)

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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Top billed 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

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