How can you measure happiness? The country of Bhutan invented Gross National Happiness to do just that, and Amber is one of the agents who travels door to door to meet people and measure how happy they really are. He is still living with his elderly mother at the age of 40, but is nevertheless a hopeless romantic who dreams of finding love: a happiness agent who is in search of his own happiness. We embark with Amber on a cross-country road trip meeting citizens from all walks of life, reminding us of the fragility and beauty of our own happiness. No matter where we live. The Guardian calls it a “slow-burning portrait that’s infused with warmth.”
“A complex, observant, and bittersweet look at the nature of fulfilment viewed through the infrequently glimpsed lens of Bhutanese culture.” – Rotten Tomatoes
“Laced with some humour and set against Bhutan’s gorgeous scenery, the filmmakers conduct their own investigation into what makes people happy.” – Rotten Tomatoes
Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, winner for Best Documentary Feature at the San Francisco International Film Festival.
