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201785 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Happy

201785 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A daughter receives a postcard from her father in Thailand, revealing he has met someone her age and is living a new life.

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Carolin Genreith

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A daughter receives a postcard from her father in Thailand, revealing he has met someone her age and is living a new life.

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Carolin Genreithdirector

Carolin Genreithwriter

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A daughter receives a postcard from her father while he is in Thailand. The postcard states he has met someone new and declares his love. This message disrupts her understanding of family. It prompts her to confront her father's new life and the emotions that arise from it. The film takes place against Thailand's vibrant culture. Director Carolin Genreith captures the daughter's struggle with feelings of betrayal and confusion. "Happy" runs for 85 minutes and is produced in Germany.

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