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Brighter Days Ahead

2025

26 minutes

FantasyScience FictionMusic

Overview

A short film accompanying the deluxe edition of "Eternal Sunshine," marking Ariana Grande’s directorial debut. Peaches, now elderly, revisits Brighter Days Inc. to relive idealized versions of her memories before they are destroyed forever. Inspired by the film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and a sequel to the "We Can't Be Friends" music video.

Top Cast

Ariana Grande headshot

Ariana Grande

Peaches

Edward Butera headshot

Edward Butera

Dr. Peaches' Dad

Charlotte Sanchez headshot

Charlotte Sanchez

Young Peaches

Rashawn Ross headshot

Rashawn Ross

Trumpet Player

Allen Marsh headshot

Allen Marsh

Hologram Doctor

Jessica Jang headshot

Jessica Jang

Hologram Nurse

Trell Isaac headshot

Trell Isaac

Hologram Patient

Kimberly Kim headshot

Kimberly Kim

Hologram Patient

Stewart Jewett headshot

Stewart Jewett

Doctor

Lauren DeShane headshot

Lauren DeShane

Main Nurse

Fida Varela headshot

Fida Varela

Exam Room Nurse

Brittany Carel headshot

Brittany Carel

Exam Room Patient

Shane Antolak headshot

Shane Antolak

Waiting Room Background

R. Ray Barness headshot

R. Ray Barness

Waiting Room Background

Tiana Bes headshot

Tiana Bes

Waiting Room Background

Veronica Mannion headshot

Veronica Mannion

Tavern Background

Amanda Boe headshot

Amanda Boe

Tavern Background

Dylan Reece headshot

Dylan Reece

Tavern Background

Kais Boukthir headshot

Kais Boukthir

Tavern Background

Skip Howland headshot

Skip Howland

Tavern Background

Vivian Day headshot

Vivian Day

Tavern Background

Lee John Gilligan headshot

Lee John Gilligan

Tavern Background

Josh Cruze headshot

Josh Cruze

Tavern Background

Sam Russell headshot

Sam Russell

Tavern Background

Casandra Rucker headshot

Casandra Rucker

Tavern Background

Russell Fear headshot

Russell Fear

Tavern Background

Veronica Hart headshot

Veronica Hart

Tavern Background

Joan Grande headshot

Joan Grande

Peaches' Mom (uncredited)

Marjorie Grande headshot

Marjorie Grande

Peaches' Nonna (uncredited)

Frankie Grande headshot

Frankie Grande

Peaches' Brother (uncredited)

Frank Grande headshot

Frank Grande

Peaches' Grandpa (uncredited)

Judy Gallagher headshot

Judy Gallagher

Peaches' Aunt (uncredited)