@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
It's Easter time in Crisper County and cable news reporter Marlee Meade (Petunia Rhubarb) is hunting for a way to help others. On a tip that the old town theater will be shut down, Marlee cooks up a plan to save the stage and make a difference through the power of musical theater! With a cast of costume-clad townies, massive props and a 20-foot robot rabbit - "Up With Bunnies" is hatched! There's only one thing missing - the star of the show! When news spreads that singing sensation Cassie Cassava (Melinda Dolittle) is arriving to perform in her hometown church's Easter service, Marlee gets worried. Concerned about the competition, she schemes to steal the starlet for her own pageant! But when things go haywire, will it be curtains for Marlee's dreams - or will she discover the true meaning of Easter and what helping others is really all about?
Quick Stats
6.0
TMDB Rating
2
Votes
47m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorMike Nawrocki
WriterMike Nawrocki
ComposerFred Paragano
EditorJohn Wahba
Production DesignJoe Spadaford
Produced by
Big Idea ProductionsHuhu Studios
Where to Watch
Streaming
Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel
Yipee Kids TV Amazon ChannelSee more on TMDB → JustWatch
Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Mike Nawrocki
Larry The Cucumber (voice)
Phil Vischer
Bob the Tomato (voice)
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Melinda Doolittle
Cassie Cassava (voice)
Cydney Trent
Marlee Meade (Petunia) (voice)
Keri Pisapia
Homeless Mom/Mrs. Clark/Laura Carrot (voice)
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Megan Murphy
Madame Blueberry (voice)
Brian K. Roberts
Scallion #3/French Pea #3 (voice)
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Leslie Ferrell
Passerby #1 (voice)
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Greg Fritz
Passerby #2 (voice)
Jim Poole
Scooter the Carrot (voice)
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Maggie Roberts
Bathroom Girl (voice)
Lisa Vischer
Joshua (voice)
