Happy Tears

Happy Tears (2009) — comedy, drama film. Directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein. Starring Parker Posey, Demi Moore, Ellen Barkin, Christian Camargo. This page maps 8 characters and 8 relationships between them as an interactive character network.

Happy Tears (2009) Poster

Interactive Features for Happy Tears

Happy Tears offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 8 characters interconnect through 8 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

Two sisters confront the strain of caring for their father while facing unresolved family history, financial worries, and uncertain personal futures.

Comedy, Drama · 5/10 · 96 min · 2009

Based On

Credits

Director

Mitchell Lichtenstein
Cast

as Jane

Parker Posey
Cast

as Laura

Demi Moore
Cast

as Shelly

Ellen Barkin
Cast

as Jackson

Christian Camargo
Cast

as Joe

Rip Torn
Cast

as Ray

Billy Magnussen
Cast

as Mitch

Richard Barlow
Cast

as Driver

Peter Patrikios
Cast

as Mallory

Susan Blommaert
Cast

as Neighbor

Celia Weston
Cast

as Neighbor

Tom McNutt
Cast

as Antiques Dealer

Roger Rees

Videos

HAPPY TEARS - Official US Theatrical Trailer in HD

Images

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1584307), public domain (CC0).

Plot breakdown and analysis on this page are AI-generated from the title's synopsis and metadata.