H Is for Happiness

A twelve-year-old girl with boundless optimism and a unique view of the world is inspired by the strange new boy at school, and sets out to mend her broken family – whatever it takes.

Cast

Daisy Axon

as Candice Phee

Wesley Patten

as Douglas Benson

Richard Roxburgh

as Jim Phee

Emma Booth

as Claire Phee

Miriam Margolyes

as Miss Bamford

Joel Jackson

as Rich Uncle Brian

Deborah Mailman

as Penelope Benson

Cath Moore

as Miss Cowie

Ali Jayne Tognini

as Jen Marshall

Catherine Moore

as Miss Cowie

Reviews

SWITCH.

There are genuinely touching moments, quirky characters, laughter and a closing musical number. I'm not sure what else you could ask for when taking the family to the cinema. - Joel Kalkopf Read Joel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-h-is-for-happiness-a-heartwar...

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