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  2. H.O.E (Happiness Over Everything)

H.O.E (Happiness Over Everything)

2020
16m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2020

Runtime

16m

Storyline

HOE is a modern-day look at marriage in the urban community from a black woman’s perspective. From the struggles of being led by an alpha male, to fighting the lusty desires of old flames, this mother decides to explore what happiness means to her, without permission or transparency. They say the grass isn’t greener on the other side, but what if you have more than one lawn? HOE is structured around an upper middle-class family’s life in southern California. A stay-at-home mom with no financial worries realizes she isn’t as happy as she portrays on social media and to her family and friends. Thirsty for fulfillment romantically and in a career, Ciara begins using her free time to test the pros and cons of attaining what she wants. Using music as the narrator, HOE will have you second-guessing the double standards society has placed on women and their role in their household.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
16m
Oct 25, 2020
Languages
English
Director
Yolande Geralds

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Antwon Tanner

Antwon Tanner

Darnell

Miko Grimes

Ciara

Rodney Rikai

Jason

Jason Davis

Dylan

Jessie Woo

Brooke

Mark Chinnery

Mark Chinnery

Reporter

Andrea Saavedra

Beth

Kenny Swartz

Coach Ambrosia

Jalisa Watt

Rah Romero

Stephanise Solomon

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