Blind Bitter Happiness
“Growing up was never meant to be easy...”
Blind Bitter Happiness captures the messy awkwardness of family life, the hard and hilarious truths of childhood, and the hilarity in our seemingly banal everyday battles.
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When the patriarch of the family, Denis, dies, middle-aged doctor Peter Fahey and his youngest child, superstitious and ritual-obsessed Scarlett, must come to terms with their grief and their relationship with the cantankerous old man. Peter’s wife Jamie, the grounding, logical force in Peter’s life, and their other children, Mary, Harley, and Jasper, face their own set of trials and tribulations.
1.Immortal Beloved
26-08-202315mEveryone gathers to address a sensitive issue concerning Jasper's private parts. After the family gets news that Denis doesn't have long to live, Scarlett prepares to save her gran...
2.Precious Things
02-09-202315mScarlett refuses to accept Denis' passing, placing her charmed objects on his bed in the hope he'll live forever. Dr. P discovers his premonition was true when he sees Scarlett wit...
3.The Golden Child
09-09-202318mFamily and friends mourn Denis' passing. Dr. P realises he doesn't feel anything about it. Patrick pitches his new business venture. Scarlett performs a protection ritual on Granda...
4.The Wake
16-09-202325mJasper is rejected by Dithyaa, whom he catches kissing Cousin Paul. Scarlett shows her father the company shares she found in Grandad's drawer and Dr. P takes his Vietnam medals. L...
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