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Happiness

2016·Movie
1h 53min
70
GoodGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Wholesome8
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

After his mother's death, Chan Kai-yuk feels so alone that he leaves Guangzhou for Hong Kong to look up the father who abandoned him and his mom. But Yuk's hopes are dashed on finding his dad has a new family and considers him a burden. Alone and homeless, Yuk is taken in by Auntie Fen, a middle-aged recluse who leads a solitary existence. At first, their different habits and personalities lead to numerous squabbles, intensified by Yuk's self-centeredness and Fen's odd temperament. As time goes on, Yuk learns Fen is in the early stages of Alzheimer's. The discovery unexpectedly serves as a catalyst for the young man's growth as a caring friend. For the first time in her life, Fen feels truly blessed. But it is a situation rife with irony due to the nature of her disease and the accelerating elusiveness of feelings and memories.
Alzheimer's DiseaseIntergenerational FriendshipRedemption StoryCharacter-Driven DramaSocial IsolationContemporary Hong KongHuman ConnectionEmotional GrowthCompassion

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Happiness worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 7.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Happiness?

1 h 53 min

Happiness runs 1 h 53 min.

What language is Happiness in?

cnChinese

It was made in cn, with some Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Happiness?

6HKIDMYPHSGTW

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What tropes does Happiness use?

Pac-Man FeverPaper TigerSuper GullibleSarcastic TitleSaying Too MuchThe CameoDowner EndingRape Discretion Shot“The Reason You Suck” SpeechFade to BlackAlas, Poor VillainBrutal Honestyand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for Happiness, including Pac-Man Fever, Paper Tiger, Super Gullible.