
The Savages(2007)
A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.


“At this wedding, the F-word stands for Family”
A wedding at her parents' Annapolis estate hurls high-strung Lynn into the center of touchy family dynamics.

Ellen Barkin
Lynn

Ezra Miller
Elliot

Ellen Burstyn
Doris Baker

Demi Moore
Patty

Thomas Haden Church
Paul

Kate Bosworth
Alice

George Kennedy
Joe Baker

Jeffrey DeMunn
Lee

Daniel Yelsky
Ben

Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Bonnie
Another Happy Day is a comedy, drama film released in 2011 exploring themes of depression, grandparent grandchild relationship, therapist, wedding reception, dysfunctional family, drug use. Directed by Sam Levinson, it stars Ellen Barkin, Ezra Miller, Ellen Burstyn. A wedding at her parents' Annapolis estate hurls high-strung Lynn into the center of touchy family dynamics.
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