On Happiness Road

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On Happiness Road

2017

1h 51m

Adventure

Fantasy

Animation

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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

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.

Nov 15, 2018

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Clarence Tsui

The Hollywood Reporter

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.

Mar 21, 2018

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Anthony Kao

Cinema Escapist

Beyond relatable and touching storytelling, 'On Happiness' Road's visual style creates a distinctive air of wistfulness.

Aug 14, 2019

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Vassilis Kroustallis

Zippy Frames

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

Jan 8, 2019

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Nathanael Hood

The Young Folks

But what does Chi want? On Happiness Road suggests that she might never know. But more importantly, that's okay.

Jul 11, 2018

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James Marsh

South China Morning Post

[Sung's] film is both heart-warming and educational, and may well cause a few tears to be shed.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jun 10, 2018

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Kirrie S

I've watched this movie a few years ago at the Annecy film festival! It was breathtaking. Both visual styles and story telling was superb. I've cried so hard! Whatever culture you come from this movie is so easily relateable!! A true gem. I was even so lucky to have met the woman who made this animation based on her own biography. She's an inspiration!!! Please go ahead and watch it. It's one of the best animation movies I've seen so far.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/12/23

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StephenPaul C

The greatest 01 hour: and 51 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/12/23

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Audience Member

A very touching movie. Definitely worth watching!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Audience Member

I love this film, it touches my heart.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Great story telling skill utilizing animation strength.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

Relatable, nostalgic & powerful Taiwanese animation. Full review: https://bit.ly/2tVxg0d

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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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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