Smile Now, Cry Later (2023)

A young man ventures deep down the psychedelic rabbit hole when he chooses to confront childhood trauma in search for what it means to be a man.

Smile Now, Cry Later (2023) poster

'Smile Now, Cry Later, a film that explores the complexities of mental health and the power of human connection. Directed, written, and produced by Keanu Cordero. The film follows Joey, a young man struggling to cope with his mental health issues. When he reconnects with his childhood friend Lila, he finds the strength to confront his inner demons and take control of his life. With a talented cast that includes David Carbajal, Kalen Austin, Presley Weber, Gabriel Carmona, Stormy Lopez, and Nick Mendez, Smile Now, Cry Later is a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience.'

Director: Keanu Cordero
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 38 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Keanu Cordero
Editing: Keanu Cordero
Production: CloudyBox Co., Defiant Motion Pictures
Budget: $2,500
Original Language: en

Themes

Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle

Keywords

mental health, psychedelic, dark, drama, men mental health

Trailer

Smile Now, Cry Later Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smile Now, Cry Later about?
'Smile Now, Cry Later, a film that explores the complexities of mental health and the power of human connection. Directed, written, and produced by Keanu Cordero. The film follows Joey, a young man struggling to cope with his mental health issues. When he reconnects with his childhood friend Lila, he finds the strength to confront his inner demons and take control of his life. With a talented cast that includes David Carbajal, Kalen Austin, Presley Weber, Gabriel Carmona, Stormy Lopez, and Nick Mendez, Smile Now, Cry Later is a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience.'
Who directed Smile Now, Cry Later?
Smile Now, Cry Later was directed by Keanu Cordero.
Who stars in Smile Now, Cry Later?
Smile Now, Cry Later stars David Carbajal, Presley Weber, Kalen Austin, Gabriel Carmona, Stormy Lopez, Nick Mendez.
How long is Smile Now, Cry Later?
Smile Now, Cry Later has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
What genre is Smile Now, Cry Later?
Smile Now, Cry Later is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Smile Now, Cry Later?
Smile Now, Cry Later had a budget of $2,500.
What are the themes of Smile Now, Cry Later?
The themes of Smile Now, Cry Later include: Battle with Depression and Hope, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.