Happy Times
“An hilarious look at life and the pursuit of happiness!”
DramaComedy
Zhao is an old laid-off worker who's dreaming of getting married. After trying unsuccessful proposals, he finally pairs off with a gargantuan divorcée with two children. She, however, demands a lavish wedding and that Zhao finds a job and another place to stay for her blind step-daughter. Pretending he's the General Manager of a non-existent posh hotel "Happy Times", Zhao has to find ways and means of keeping both mother and stepdaughter happy.
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A poignant, darkly funny look at a man chasing happiness against impossible odds. It's a story that feels both deeply specific and universally resonant, with moments of profound sadness punctuated by unexpected warmth.
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