Happy Birthday (2024)

A red backpack keeps reappearing in Craig Smith’s life. A greasy salesman on his TV offers him a solution.

Happy Birthday (2024) poster

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.

Director: Jammal Lemy
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ali Helnwein
Cinematography: Samuel Ameen
Editing: Brad Turner
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Siblings United in Grief and Strength

Keywords

grief, magical realism

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Happy Birthday?
Happy Birthday was directed by Jammal Lemy.
Who stars in Happy Birthday?
Happy Birthday stars Bentley Green, Robert Pine, Patrick J. Adams, Manju Bangalore, Angela Meryl, Zain Ahmad.
How long is Happy Birthday?
Happy Birthday has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
What genre is Happy Birthday?
Happy Birthday is a Drama film.
What are the themes of Happy Birthday?
The themes of Happy Birthday include: Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning, Siblings United in Grief and Strength.