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On Happiness Road

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After years abroad, a woman returns to her family home in Taiwan and begins to contemplate the meaning of life and home.
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Charles Solomon Los Angeles Times 11/15/2018
At a time when viewers are calling for greater diversity in film, "On Happiness Road" marks the introduction of a promising new female voice in animation. Go to Full Review Clarence Tsui The Hollywood Reporter 03/21/2018
For all its flaws ... On Happiness Road's significance goes beyond its quality, and it is certainly a worthy heir to Taiwan's once-thriving and now-extinct animation film industry. Go to Full Review Anthony Kao Cinema Escapist 08/14/2019
Beyond relatable and touching storytelling, 'On Happiness' Road's visual style creates a distinctive air of wistfulness. Go to Full Review Vassilis Kroustallis Zippy Frames 01/08/2019
The handling of national culture subtleties, and what makes a child and a woman at home gives the film On Happiness Road its distinct feel of contemporaneity, even more satisfyingly than its implied politics angle Go to Full Review Nathanael Hood The Young Folks 07/11/2018
But what does Chi want? On Happiness Road suggests that she might never know. But more importantly, that's okay. Go to Full Review James Marsh South China Morning Post 06/10/2018
3.5/5
[Sung's] film is both heart-warming and educational, and may well cause a few tears to be shed. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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10/26/2018 A very touching movie. Definitely worth watching! See more 10/26/2018 I love this film, it touches my heart. See more 10/24/2018 Great story telling skill utilizing animation strength. See more 07/01/2018 Relatable, nostalgic & powerful Taiwanese animation. Full review: https://bit.ly/2tVxg0d See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Hsin Yin Sung

Director

Lun-Mei Kwei

Lin Shu-Chi

Wei Te-Sheng

Wen

Bor Jeng Chen

Lin's Father

Hui-Jen Liao

Lin's Mother

Bella Wu

Girlhood Lin Shu-Chi

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On Happiness Road

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Movie Info

Synopsis After years abroad, a woman returns to her family home in Taiwan and begins to contemplate the meaning of life and home.
Director
Hsin Yin Sung
Producer
Sylvia Feng
Screenwriter
Hsin Yin Sung
Genre
Adventure, Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 24, 2019
Runtime
1h 51m
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