Based on the young adult novel My Life As An Alphabet, by Australian author Barry Jonsberg, adapted for the screen by writer/producer Lisa Hoppe, H is for Happiness follows Candice Phee, an unflinchingly honest and optimistic twelve year old who is determined to bring her dysfunctional family back from the brink. Her exploits will inspire and delight anyone who has faced the trials of adolescence and the heartbreak of family tragedy.
Director: John Sheedy
Writers: Lisa Hoppe
Producers: Julie Ryan, Tenille Kennedy, Lisa Hoppe
Runtime: 98 minutes
Classification: PG
Key Cast:
Daisy Axon
Wesley Patten
Richard Roxburgh
Emma Booth
Joel Jackson
Miriam Margolyes
Deborah Mailman
STILLS GALLERY
SCHOOL / GROUP BOOKINGS
WE ARE INVITING SCHOOLS, AS A SPECIAL INVITATION TO SEE THE FILM AHEAD OF THE GENERAL AUDIENCE. THIS HEART-WARMING FILM IS PERFECT FOR PRIMARY AND EARLY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Film can be a powerful educational tool and valuable cultural experience for students to expand their knowledge and explore concepts and ideas within all the diverse school curriculums. H IS FOR HAPPINESS is a colourful Australian feel-good film for all ages that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer with delight.
Based on the multi award-winning book My Life as an Alphabet by Barry Jonsberg, it is the genuinely heart-warming and unflinchingly honest story of one twelve-year-old’s determination to bring her family back from the brink and spark happiness in their lives. Using an entirely unique approach, Candice Phee is an unforgettable heroine whose exploits will inspire and delight anyone who has faced the trials of adolescence and the heartbreak of family tragedy.
H IS FOR HAPPINESS shows us a quintessentially Australian world through the eyes of a quirky outsider, and is a joyous celebration of all things a little bit different. The film explores themes of loss, grief, family ties, family challenges, differences and friendship.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SCHOOL OR PRIVATE SCREENINGS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CINEMA WHO WILL BE ABLE TO ASSIST
If you require anymore information or need assistance with contacting your local cinema to set up a screening, please feel free to contact Elle Becker from R&R FILMS (elle@beckerfilmgroup.com) who will be happy to help.