Josh Radnor Moves Home in Indie Comedy ‘All Happy Families’ Trailer
by Alex Billington
September 16, 2024
Source: YouTube
“Why are we watching like any of this is about me?!” “Because it is about you!” Freestyle Digital Media is debuting this indie comedy in theaters and on VOD coming soon this fall. All Happy Families is the latest film directed by indie filmmaker Haroula Rose. It first premiered at the 2023 Chicago and Mill Valley Film Festivals last year, with an official release set for limited theaters this month before it’s viewable at home. A charming dramedy starring Josh Radnor as Graham, an actor in a slump while his successful brother Will has his own hit TV show. The whole dysfunctional family finds itself under the same roof again, where every corner reveals secrets and long-held resentments, with each person dealing with their own problems. The ensemble cast features Josh Radnor, Rob Huebel, Becky Ann Baker, John Ashton, Chandra Russell, Colleen Camp, Antoine McKay, David Pasquesi, Ivy O’Brien, and Lena Drake. This seems kooky and amusing, with a few laughs scattered throughout, although most of it just makes me sad for this family.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for Haroula Rose’s All Happy Families, direct from YouTube:
The Landrys gather for the weekend to fix up their family home in Chicago. Graham (Josh Radnor) really wishes his life was in a better place, especially since he’s reconnected with his college crush. Sue (Becky Ann Baker) is looking forward to her next chapter when an incident at her retirement party forces her to question things, including her marriage to complacent Roy (John Ashton). Then, Will (Rob Huebel), the TV star blows in. What starts out as a benign family get-together ends up spiraling out of control as some shocking news threatens to tear everything apart. All Happy Families is directed by indie writer / actor / producer / filmmaker Haroula Rose (also known as Haroula Spyropoulos), directing her second feature film after making Once Upon a River (2019) previously, and many other short films + music videos as well. The screenplay is written by Coburn Goss and Haroula Rose. Produced by Liz Cardenas, Coburn Goss, Ian Keiser, Mary Munez, and Haroula Rose. This initially premiered at the 2023 Chicago Film Festival last year. Freestyle Digital Media debuts the All Happy Families comedy in select US theaters starting September 20th, 2024 coming soon, then on VOD to watch at home on October 18th this fall. Who wants to watch?
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