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Happy Is Not Hard to Be (2005)
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HAPPY IS NOT HARD TO BE follows the lives of a diverse group of family and friends in Los Angeles, whose... more | add synopsisUser Comments:
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(Credited cast) | Tanya Allen | ... | Ruth |
 | Robert Benjamin | ... | Bobby "Aces", Theater Actor |
| Royana Black | ... | Nikki |
| Cecil Castellucci | ... | Christine |
 | Patty Cornell | ... | Lola |
 | Kathleen Coyne | ... | Maggie |
| Flint Esquerra | ... | Flint |
 | Colleen Fitzpatrick | ... | Chloe |
| Julie Gawkowski | ... | Julie, Theater Actor |
| Chuma Hunter-Gault | ... | Boaz |
| Rachel Levy | ... | Rachel, Theater Actor |
 | Jonathan Pessin | ... | Joel |
| John Sharkey | ... | Sharkey, Theater Actor |
| Jenine Smith | ... | The Psychiatrist |
| Jason Van Over | ... | Guy |
| Jeanne Van Zanten | ... | Lisa |
| Craig Wadlin | ... | Henry |
| Kristin Wiegand | ... | Alex |
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The script was written by allowing all of the actors to decide what type of person they wanted to play and what that person would want to quit. After workshopping with the writer/director and the actors, the script was written in a style that would allow for improvisation on set for what felt right in the moment. moreFAQ
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This is a great little independent film in the vein of Robert Altman or P.T. Anderson, only shorter (88 restrained minutes!) and without tragedy ensuing at every turn. Maybe Nicole Holofcener's movies (Walking and Talking, Lovely & Amazing) would make for a better comparison, because this film definitely has the woman's touch and not quite so much testosteroney angst. Writer/director/actress Cecil Castelucci is a working artist with many talents - her credits include songwriter, author of young adult fiction, and performance artist. No, it isn't the first movie about a handful of intertwining lives in L.A., and it won't be the last, but it's definitely one of the more watchable. I hope to see more from this director!