BBFF2024 - Agent of Happiness

An agent from Bhutan's Ministry of Gross National Happiness traverses the country annually to assess happiness levels, guiding government policy but also seeking his own contentment. This task, selected for Sundance, involves challenging treks through mountainous regions and detailed surveys covering everything from livestock to personal satisfaction.

While happiness for many might be as simple as food in the cupboard or a new tractor, for this agent, living with his elderly mother, it's more complex. His personal happiness hinges on his aspirations for a wife and a passport, complicated by his Nepali heritage.

Bhutanese director-cinematographer Arun Bhattarai and Hungarian co-director Dorottya Zurbó delicately explore the nuanced concept of happiness in this tender film.

Screens with short film.

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