Happiness(2014)
Happiness Synopsis
Peyangki is a dreamy and solitary eight-year-old monk living in Laya, a Bhutanese village perched high in the Himalayas. Soon the world will come to him: the village is about to be connected to electricity, and the first television will flicker on before Peyangki's eyes.
Happiness (2014) is a documentary film directed by Thomas Balmès, released on January 17, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Peyangki, Kinley Om, Ap Kinley Dorji and Aum Thinley Dolma. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Thomas Balmès
- Writers:
- Thomas Balmès
- Cinematographer:
- Nina Bernfeld
- Production:
- ITVS, TBC Productions, ARTE France Cinéma, WDR, ARTE
- Status:
- Released
Happiness Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Thomas Balmès, written by Thomas Balmès.
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Happiness Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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Happiness – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Happiness online?
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Happiness (2014) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Happiness?
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The main cast of Happiness (2014) includes Peyangki, Kinley Om, Ap Kinley Dorji, Aum Thinley Dolma and Sangay Thinley. The film was directed by Thomas Balmès. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Happiness released?
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Happiness was released on January 17, 2014 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is Happiness worth watching?
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Happiness (2014) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.