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Happiness

2025-04-03 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 5.3

Comedy

Charlie Summers, ex-Kiwi Broadway director, is forced by circumstance to return to his home town of Tauranga, where his mum makes him join her amateur theatre society.

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Creators
Kip Chapman, Luke Di Somma
Production companies
Greenstone TV
Countries
New Zealand
Status
Returning Series

Top Cast

Harry McNaughtonHarry McNaughtonCharlie Summers
Rebecca GibneyRebecca GibneyGaye Summers
Jessie LawrenceJessie LawrenceJacqui James
Peter HambletonAdrian Templeton
Joel GrangerAdam Whitford
Maaka PohatuMaaka PohatuMikaere Dean
Marshayla ChristieMarshayla ChristieGloria

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