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The Mystery of Happiness

The Mystery of Happiness

The Mystery of Happiness

The Mystery of Happiness

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

2014•1h 32m•

★6.1(22 ratings)

ComedyDramaRomance

Overview

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.

Director

Writers

Sergio Dubcovsky, Daniel Burman

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Main Cast

Guillermo Francella

Guillermo Francella

Santiago

Inés Estévez

Inés Estévez

Laura

Alejandro Awada

Alejandro Awada

Oudukian

Sergio Boris

Sergio Boris

Sergio

María Fiorentino

María Fiorentino

Helena

Fabián Arenillas

Fabián Arenillas

Eugenio

Silvina Escudero

Silvina Escudero

Pato

Claudia Ohana

Claudia Ohana

Casandra

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Daniel Burman

Writing

Writer: Sergio Dubcovsky
Writer: Daniel Burman

Production

Co-Producer: Axel Kuschevatzky
Producer: Diego Dubcovsky
Executive Producer: Jimena Blanco

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Daniel Ortega

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "Just when you think you've figured it out..."

#2

The original title is "El misterio de la felicidad" (ES).

#3

The runtime is 92 minutes (1h 32m).

#4

It was a co-production between: Argentina, Brazil.

#5

The film was directed by Daniel Burman.

#6

The screenplay was written by Sergio Dubcovsky and Daniel Burman.

#7

Cinematography was handled by Daniel Ortega.

#8

This title is listed on IMDb as tt3302594.

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Rating

6.1/10

Average

22 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

El misterio de la felicidad

Status:

Released

Language:

Español

Country of Origin:

Argentina, Brazil

Production Companies:

BD Cine

Total Entertainment

Total Entertainment

Telefe

Telefe