“Welcome to 'The Happy Place'...”
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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Olivia Fildes
Elsie
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Liam Mollica
Adam
Known for
Nowhere Boys
Jordan Barr
Matilda
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Sabrina Rault
Elara
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Heather Bolton
Sandy
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Teague Rook
Mitchell
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Daniel Agar
Adrian
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Ryu Reynolds
Peter
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Tea Van De Burgt Director · Harrison Rook Director Darcy Michell Cinematographer
Budget $9K · First release August 31, 2026
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Budget
$9,000
Languages
Original language
English
Release dates
Australia · August 31, 2026
Premiere · CinefestOz 2026
No release date listed for United States.
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