Smile or Hug
“What kind of world are you living in?”
Synopsis
After being dumped on her 30th birthday, Trish Santos works through her loneliness with help from her online art students, her two best friends, and a box of homemade self-help tapes given to her by the mysterious “mind painter” Doc Garcia.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Bentonville Film Festival)
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Sprangers
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Sprangers, Chelsea Javier
- Original Title
- Smile or Hug
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Sprangers
Paul Sprangers, Chelsea Javier
Selena Leoni
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Sprangers
Director
Selena Leoni
Producer
Paul Sprangers
Writer
Chelsea Javier
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smile or Hug
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What is Smile or Hug about?
After being dumped on her 30th birthday, Trish Santos works through her loneliness with help from her online art students, her two best friends, and a box of homemade self-help tapes given to her by the mysterious “mind painter” Doc Garcia.
Who directed Smile or Hug?
Smile or Hug was directed by Paul Sprangers.
Who stars in Smile or Hug?
The principal cast of Smile or Hug includes Chelsea Javier, Danny Trejo, Andrea Navedo, Ryan Alexander Holmes, Andrea Navedo.
When was Smile or Hug released and how long is it?
Smile or Hug was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smile or Hug?
Smile or Hug holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).