Happy Ending
Synopsis
A secret from the past combined with the drudgery of everyday life in the company of sweating machos and patronising managers may turn out to be an explosive mixture worthy of Park Chan-wook’s cinema of vengeance and passion. But the film was made by young debutante Élodie Yung, who invites us for a ‘full body massage’ to a parlour where a young Cambodian immigrant is trying to earn money for a better life for herself and her family. Obviously, it is not her dream job and the clients can be excessively fussy. How long can you accept their demands, peevishness, quips, comments and ‘inappropriate’ requests? In this inciteful satire, drama is intertwined with poignancy and revenge has a spicy flavour.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Kraków Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Élodie Yung
- Screenplay & Story
- Élodie Yung, Jonathan Howard
- Original Score
- Joe Davies
- Original Title
- Happy Ending
- Country of Origin
- Cambodia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Ugly Duckling Productions, Indie Pop Films, Twice Told Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Élodie Yung
Élodie Yung, Jonathan Howard
Joe Davies
Matthew Keene Smith, Jonathan Howard, Jason McIagan, Marie Jamora, Élodie Yung
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Keene Smith
Producer
Élodie Yung
Writer
Jonathan Howard
Producer
Jason McIagan
Producer
Jonathan Howard
Writer
Marie Jamora
Producer
Élodie Yung
Director
Élodie Yung
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Happy Ending.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Happy Ending
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Happy Ending about?
A secret from the past combined with the drudgery of everyday life in the company of sweating machos and patronising managers may turn out to be an explosive mixture worthy of Park Chan-wook’s cinema of vengeance and passion. But the film was made by young debutante Élodie Yung, who invites us for a ‘full body massage’ to a parlour where a young Cambodian immigrant is trying to earn money for a better life for herself and her family. Obviously, it is not her dream job and the clients can be excessively fussy. How long can you accept their demands, peevishness, quips, comments and ‘inappropriate’ requests? In this inciteful satire, drama is intertwined with poignancy and revenge has a spicy flavour.
Who directed Happy Ending?
Happy Ending was directed by Élodie Yung.
Who stars in Happy Ending?
The principal cast of Happy Ending includes Jasmine Sim, Didi Tossapon Banks, Krista Morin, Jonathan Howard, Jolie Thana Pho.
When was Happy Ending released and how long is it?
Happy Ending was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Happy Ending?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happy Ending was composed by Joe Davies.