The Mystery of Happiness

Jan 16, 2014

1h 32m

★ 6.1

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

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.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Production Companies

BD Cine

Total Entertainment

Telefe

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Cast

Santiago

Guillermo Francella

Laura

Inés Estévez

Oudukian

Alejandro Awada

Sergio

Sergio Boris

Helena

María Fiorentino

Eugenio

Fabián Arenillas

Pato

Silvina Escudero

Casandra

Claudia Ohana

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