Sad Bear collects people’s saddest objects in order to help them process past regrets and insurmountable heartaches. People are generally amenable to this difficult but cathartic exercise, except for Steve, who can’t let go of his most sacred object: a pair of Prada boots that belonged to a dead friend. Sad Bear is a sincere and funny story that tackles the universal need to simultaneously hold on and let go. Inspired by the character "Death Bear" by Nate Hill.

Written by Joe LoBianco
Directed by Liz Van Allen Cairns
Co-Created by Taran Chadha
Produced by Erica Landrock
Starring: Matty Finochio, Robin Nielsen

Screened at the Toronto International Film Festival 2010

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