Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants
Synopsis
A queer love fantasy that follows two teenage boys who escape an abusive youth lockdown center while high on LSD. They steal the center’s van and drive 400 km to a big-box store parking lot, determined to start an alternative youth commune in a nearby suburban forest.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Vancouver International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryce Hodgson
- Screenplay & Story
- Bryce Hodgson
- Original Title
- Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Studio 104 Entertainment, CouKuma Productions, Harrington Studio, Surgent Studios, Ursa Major
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryce Hodgson
Bryce Hodgson
Matt Kerr, Robert Montcalm, Charlie Kerr, Mike Johnston, Katia Shannon
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Johnston
Producer
Katia Shannon
Producer
Bryce Hodgson
Director
Caitlyn Sponheimer
Producer
Bryce Hodgson
Writer
Jeff Hanson
Stunt Coordinator
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What is Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants about?
A queer love fantasy that follows two teenage boys who escape an abusive youth lockdown center while high on LSD. They steal the center’s van and drive 400 km to a big-box store parking lot, determined to start an alternative youth commune in a nearby suburban forest.
Who directed Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants?
Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants was directed by Bryce Hodgson.
Who stars in Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants?
The principal cast of Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants includes Hunter Dillon, Fred Nguyen Khan, Tony Nappo, Ryan McDonald, Kimberly Ha.
When was Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants released and how long is it?
Thanks to the Hard Work of the Elephants was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.