Happiness (2014)
Peyangki is a dreamy and solitary eight-year-old monk living in Laya, a Bhutanese village perched high in the Himalayas. Soon the world will come to him: the village is about to be connected to electricity, and the first television will flicker on before Peyangki's eyes.
Director: Thomas Balmès
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 17, 2014
Cast
- Peyangki - Himself
- Kinley Om - Himself, Peyangki's uncle
- Ap Kinley Dorji
- Aum Thinley Dolma
- Sangay Thinley
- Rinchen
- Leki
- Pyago
- Choki - Herself, Peyangki's sister
- Chencho Thinley
Screenplay
Cinematography: Nina Bernfeld, Thomas Balmès
Production: ITVS, TBC Productions, WDR/Arte, ARTE France Cinéma
Country: Finland, France, Bhutan
Language: Dzongkha
Original Language: en
Keywords
buddhist monk, bhutan
More Films by Director: Thomas Balmès
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Happiness about?
- Peyangki is a dreamy and solitary eight-year-old monk living in Laya, a Bhutanese village perched high in the Himalayas. Soon the world will come to him: the village is about to be connected to electricity, and the first television will flicker on before Peyangki's eyes.
- Who directed Happiness?
- Happiness was directed by Thomas Balmès.
- Who stars in Happiness?
- Happiness stars Peyangki, Kinley Om, Ap Kinley Dorji, Aum Thinley Dolma, Sangay Thinley, Rinchen.
- How long is Happiness?
- Happiness has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Happiness?
- Happiness is a Documentary film.
- Where was Happiness produced?
- Happiness was produced in Finland, France, Bhutan.