Happy Tears

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Happy Tears

"There's an art to going home without going crazy."

2009

1h 36m

5.1(34 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Two sisters return home to care for their aging father.

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Cast & Crew

15 members

Acting

Parker Posey

Jane

Acting

Demi Moore

Laura

Acting

Ellen Barkin

Shelly

Acting

Christian Camargo

Jackson

Acting

Rip Torn

Joe

Acting

Billy Magnussen

Ray

Acting

Richard Barlow

Mitch

Acting

Peter Patrikios

Driver

Acting

Susan Blommaert

Mallory

Acting

Celia Weston

Neighbor

Acting

Tom McNutt

Neighbor

No Image

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Roger Rees

Antiques Dealer

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Marilyn Yoblick

Yard Sale Woman

Acting

Patti D'Arbanville

Joe's Nurse

Acting

Sebastian Roché

Laurent

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