
Happiness(1998)
The lives of several individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts which society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate search for human connection.


“It could happen to you.”
The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.

Steve Martin
Gil Buckman

Mary Steenburgen
Karen Buckman

Dianne Wiest
Helen Buckman Lampkin Bowman

Jason Robards
Frank Buckman

Rick Moranis
Nathan Huffner

Tom Hulce
Larry Buckman

Martha Plimpton
Julie Buckman-Lampkin Higgins

Keanu Reeves
Tod Higgins

Harley Jane Kozak
Susan Buckman

Joaquin Phoenix
Garry Buckman-Lampkin
Parenthood is a comedy, drama film released in 1989 exploring themes of parent child relationship, grandparent grandchild relationship, dysfunctional family, family relationships, parenting, children's party. Directed by Ron Howard, it stars Steve Martin, Mary Steenburgen, Dianne Wiest. The story of the Buckman family and friends, attempting to bring up their children. They suffer/enjoy all the events that occur: estranged relatives, the 'black sheep' of the family, the eccentrics, the skeletons in the closet, and the rebellious teenagers.
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