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Hide Your Smiling Faces 2014

★ 6.447 votes81 min📅 2014-03-25

Set against the sprawling, silent beauty of remote American forests, *Hide Your Smiling Faces* (2014) follows brothers Tommy and Eric as grief tightens its grip after the sudden death of a childhood friend.

Director: Daniel Patrick Carbone

Cast

Ryan Jones
Ryan Jones
Tommy
Nathan Varnson
Nathan Varnson
Eric
Colm O'Leary
Ian's Father
Thomas Cruz
Tristan
Christina Starbuck
Mother
Chris Kies
Father
Andrew M. Chamberlain
Blake
Clark Middleton
Clark Middleton
Religious Man
Ivan Tomic
Ian

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hide Your Smiling Faces (2014) about?

The film centers on two brothers, Tommy and Eric, whose lives unravel after the death of a friend leaves them drowning in sorrow. Trapped in a world of towering forests and crushing silence, they must confront their pain without words.

Who directed Hide Your Smiling Faces?

Daniel Patrick Carbone directed the film, bringing a meditative, visually poetic style to this intimate drama about grief.

Who stars in Hide Your Smiling Faces?

The cast includes Ryan Jones, Nathan Varnson, Colm O'Leary, Thomas Cruz, and Christina Starbuck as the siblings and friends navigating unimaginable loss.

Is Hide Your Smiling Faces (2014) worth watching?

With its raw emotional depth and striking rural setting, *Hide Your Smiling Faces* offers a powerful viewing experience for fans of character-driven dramas. While unconventional, its authenticity makes it compelling for those seeking films that don't shy away from pain.

How long is Hide Your Smiling Faces?

The film runs for 81 minutes, a concise yet impactful runtime that keeps its themes tightly focused.

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About Hide Your Smiling Faces (2014) — A Gripping Drama of Loss and Nature's Weight

Set against the sprawling, silent beauty of remote American forests, *Hide Your Smiling Faces* (2014) follows brothers Tommy and Eric as grief tightens its grip after the sudden death of a childhood friend.

Director Daniel Patrick Carbone crafts a haunting atmosphere where nature's vastness feels less like freedom and more like suffocation, mirroring the brothers' emotional turmoil. As Eric struggles to contain his grief and Tommy navigates the weight of loss, the film explores raw, unspoken pain in a rural world that offers little comfort. With its stark visuals and deeply personal storytelling, this indie drama captures the isolation of mourning where even the open sky feels like a confining space.