Synopsis
For her job as an influencer, she wears orange and a broad smile. The “Happiness” brand is her doctrine, but her home is a dark place where brute force has ruled for years. This film shows us what it costs to escape the trap of misogyny.
Happiness (2022) is a 2h 11min drama feature film by Askar Uzabaev. For her job as an influencer, she wears orange and a broad smile. Selected for Bolton International Film Festival (2022).
Key facts
Cast
Laura Myrzakhmetova, Yerbolat Alkozha, Almagul Kazikhan, Dias Myrzakhmet, Azharlym Magzum, Halyk Rakhat, Guldzhamal Kazakbayeva, Shintas Omarov
Original language
Kazakh
First release
February 17, 2022
Crew
Screenplay
Askar Uzabaev, Assem Zhapisheva
Producer
Anna Katchko, Askar Uzabaev, Bayan Alaguzova
Cinematography
Maksim Zadarnovskiy
Trailer
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Festival History
Full credits
| Director | Askar Uzabaev |
| Cast | Laura Myrzakhmetova (Wife), Yerbolat Alkozha (Husband), Almagul Kazikhan (Daughter), Dias Myrzakhmet (Groom), Azharlym Magzum (Lawyer), Halyk Rakhat (Assistant), Guldzhamal Kazakbayeva (Husband’s Mother), Shintas Omarov (Father-in-Law), Ainagul Ulmessekova (Mother-in-Law), Toleybek Konbay (Sister’s Husband) |
| Screenplay | Askar Uzabaev, Assem Zhapisheva |
| Producer | Anna Katchko, Askar Uzabaev, Bayan Alaguzova |
| Cinematography | Maksim Zadarnovskiy |
Identifiers & sources
| Wikidata | Q110915786 |
| IMDb | tt17079314 |
| TMDB | 928353 |
Additional data: TMDB.
