The Happy Place
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Synopsis
Elsie, a mother with a 3-year-old son, watches a late-night talk show “The Happy Place” to escape the horrors of her home. As her husband escalates his behaviour, Elsie must decide whether to leave, or to stay.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
CinefestOz 2026
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$9K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harrison Rook, Tea Van De Burgt
- Screenplay & Story
- Harrison Rook, Tea Van De Burgt
- Original Score
- Matthew Bakker
- Original Title
- The Happy Place
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Budget
- $9K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harrison Rook, Tea Van De Burgt
Harrison Rook, Tea Van De Burgt
Matthew Bakker
Darcy Michell
Harrison Rook, Tea Van De Burgt
Harrison Rook, Tea Van De Burgt
Department Leadership Roster
Harrison Rook
Writer
Harrison Rook
Producer
Tea Van De Burgt
Producer
Darcy Michell
Director of Photography
Harrison Rook
Editor
Tea Van De Burgt
Editor
Harrison Rook
Director
Tea Van De Burgt
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Happy Place.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Place
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Happy Place about?
Elsie, a mother with a 3-year-old son, watches a late-night talk show “The Happy Place” to escape the horrors of her home. As her husband escalates his behaviour, Elsie must decide whether to leave, or to stay.
Who directed The Happy Place?
The Happy Place was directed by Harrison Rook, Tea Van De Burgt.
Who stars in The Happy Place?
The principal cast of The Happy Place includes Olivia Fildes, Liam Mollica, Jordan Barr, Sabrina Rault, Heather Bolton.
When was The Happy Place released and how long is it?
The Happy Place was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happy Place?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happy Place was composed by Matthew Bakker.