The Mystery of Happiness

The Mystery of Happiness

Just when you think you've figured it out...

2014 · 92 min · ★ 6.2 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Life-long business partners Santiago and Eugenio care for each other, and need each other. When Eugenio suddenly vanishes, Santiago and Eugenio’s wife, join forces to look for him. What they discover is not what they set out to find, and their shared journey becomes a surprising and lighthearted meditation on friendship, love, and loyalty.

Directed by Daniel Burman · Written by Sergio Dubcovsky

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