Storyline

An intriguing exploration of the Asian massage parlor industry in Providence, RI, where a 25 year-old loophole has made the exchange of sex for money legal - as long as it happens behind closed doors. As the documentary follows a recent Korean immigrant, "Heather", working to operate her spa, the city's mayor fights to change the law that allows her business a legal existence. The film includes interviews with Korean women who work in spas, clients who frequent the spas, politicians from 1980 and today, police, local news footage, radio call-in shows and "voiced" reviews from inter-net escort review boards.

Key Information

Director Tara Hurley
Writers Tara Hurley
Language EN
Budget $30,000

Cast & Crew

David Cicilline

David Cicilline

Self

Steven Brown

Self

Joanne Giannini

Joanne Giannini

Self

Donna M. Hughes

Self

Michael A. LoCicero

Monger (voice)

Rhoda Perry

Self

Dennis Roberts

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Happy Endings? was released on March 1, 2009.

The runtime of Happy Endings? is 1h 14m.

Happy Endings? is a Documentary movie.

Happy Endings? is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Happy Endings? was directed by Tara Hurley.

The main cast of Happy Endings? includes David Cicilline, Steven Brown, Joanne Giannini.

Happy Endings? is originally in English.