Hide Your Smiling Faces


Hide Your Smiling Faces is a 2013 American drama film written and directed by Daniel Patrick Carbone about the story of two brothers who have their summer vacation ruined by a tragedy. The film stars Ryan Jones, Nathan Varnson, Colm O'Leary, Thomas Cruz, Christina Starbuck and Chris Kies. The film was released on March 25, 2014, by Tribeca Film.

Cast

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

Release

The film premiered at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival on February 10, 2013. The film was released on March 25, 2014, by Tribeca Film.

Reception

On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 84% based on 49 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "Its meditative pace and low-key approach may prove too ponderous for some, but Hide Your Smiling Faces will cast a potent spell on viewers patient enough to let it unfold."