Happy Birthday

About This Movie

Happy Birthday is quite an intriguing piece, really. It centers around Ratanshi Oshidaar, a 68-year-old Parsi man who lives alone and possesses this remarkable talent as an automatic writer and healer. The atmosphere is both haunting and contemplative, pulling you into his world where the spirit realm feels tangible. Then you have Beth Rose, a 37-year-old single mother, who brings her own struggles into the mix. The pacing has its moments of reflection, allowing the audience to sit with the characters’ emotional weight. The performances are sincere, almost raw, which adds depth to the narrative. It’s not the typical feel-good birthday tale, that's for sure – it grapples with themes of connection and loss, all wrapped in a unique spiritual exploration.

This film is not easily found on mainstream platforms, which adds to its allure for collectors. It has had limited release and a few festival screenings, so copies in any format are quite rare. There seems to be a growing interest in indie films that delve into spiritual themes, making this one an interesting pick-up for those focused on more obscure titles with rich character-driven narratives.