Please, Smile
Synopsis
A young married couple (Luna and Jin) spend the first day of summer but the last day of their loving relationship together, trying to find a mug that has more value than its worth.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Please, Smile Official Trailer (2026 Short Film)
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 204 DaysSullivan Film Fest (New York Premiere)
Festival / Special Debut
December 18, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 10, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$500
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
+undefined net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lauren Nguyen
- Screenplay & Story
- Lauren Nguyen
- Original Score
- Jake Schick
- Original Title
- Please, Smile
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
- Production Budget
- $500
- Worldwide Gross
- $500
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lauren Nguyen
Lauren Nguyen
Jake Schick
Peter Garajszki
Jake Schick
Jake Schick
Department Leadership Roster
Lauren Nguyen
Director
Lauren Nguyen
Writer
Jake Schick
Editor
Peter Garajszki
Director of Photography
Jake Schick
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Please, Smile
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What is Please, Smile about?
A young married couple (Luna and Jin) spend the first day of summer but the last day of their loving relationship together, trying to find a mug that has more value than its worth.
Who directed Please, Smile?
Please, Smile was directed by Lauren Nguyen.
Who stars in Please, Smile?
The principal cast of Please, Smile includes Lissa Carandang-Sweeney, Brian Yeun, William Huang.
When was Please, Smile released and how long is it?
Please, Smile was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Please, Smile?
Please, Smile had a reported production budget of $500 and grossed $500 at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Please, Smile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Please, Smile was composed by Jake Schick.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Please, Smile?
Please, Smile holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).