Our Happy Lives

Our Happy Lives

1999 · 147 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama, Romance

Six people whose lives are intertwined struggle to find happiness amid broken relationships and painful life changes.

Directed by Jacques Maillot · Written by Jacques Maillot

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