In a story from The Hollywood Reporter, Roadside Attractions has picked up the US rights to Mitchell Lichtenstein's comedy Happy Tears.

The film stars Parker Posey, Demi Moore, Ellen Barkin and Rip Torn.

"These are two larger-than-life performances from Parker Posey and Demi Moore as sisters who have a love-hate relationship," stated Roadside company president Howard Cohen.

Lichtenstein went on to say, "This is a tough time for independent film, and I believe that the team at Roadside Attractions knows how to find an enthusiastic audience for this funny, offbeat movie."

Happy Tears was released February 19th, 2010 and stars Demi Moore, Parker Posey, Rip Torn, Ellen Barkin, Christian Camargo, Billy Magnussen, Roger Rees, Sebastian Roché. The film is directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein.