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Happiness Is a Four-letter Word

Original title: Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word
  • 20162016
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h 28m
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Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word (2016)
Perfectionist Nandi seems to have the New South African Dream life within her grasp, black female partner in a major firm, marriage, the perfect house - but it all goes up in flames a few months before the wedding. With her friends Zaza and Princess, Nandi will have to find out what truly makes her happy and then fight to get it.
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Perfectionist Nandi seems to have the New South African Dream life within her grasp, black female partner in a major firm, marriage, the perfect house - but it all goes up in flames a few mo... Read allPerfectionist Nandi seems to have the New South African Dream life within her grasp, black female partner in a major firm, marriage, the perfect house - but it all goes up in flames a few months before the wedding. With her friends Zaza and Princess, Nandi will have to find out w... Read allPerfectionist Nandi seems to have the New South African Dream life within her grasp, black female partner in a major firm, marriage, the perfect house - but it all goes up in flames a few months before the wedding. With her friends Zaza and Princess, Nandi will have to find out what truly makes her happy and then fight to get it.

IMDb RATING
6.5/10
152
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  • Director
    • Thabang Moleya
  • Writers
    • Nozizwe Cynthia Jele(original story)
    • Busisiwe Ntintili
  • Stars
    • Mmabatho Montsho
    • Khanyi Mbau
    • Renate Stuurman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Thabang Moleya
  • Writers
    • Nozizwe Cynthia Jele(original story)
    • Busisiwe Ntintili
  • Stars
    • Mmabatho Montsho
    • Khanyi Mbau
    • Renate Stuurman
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 5User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    Mmabatho Montsho
    • Nandias Nandi
    Khanyi Mbau
    • Zazaas Zaza
    Renate Stuurman
    • Princessas Princess
    Tongayi Chirisa
    Tongayi Chirisa
    • Thomasas Thomas
    Chris Attoh
    Chris Attoh
    • Chrisas Chris
    Richard Lukunku
    • Leoas Leo
    Simo Mogwaza
    • Bekias Beki
    • (as Simo Magwaza)
    Hlomla Dandala
    • Mathabaas Mathaba
    Daniel Hadebe
    • Bonganias Bongani
    Emmanuel Castis
    • Le Rouxas Le Roux
    Tshiamo Molobi
    • Lungaas Lunga
    Didi Ndimande
    • Pascalas Pascal
    • (as Didi Mudiwa Ndimande)
    Gomolemo R.L. Tsotetsi
    • Milanas Milan
    Fulu Mugovhani
    Fulu Mugovhani
    • Lindiweas Lindiwe
    Pabi Moloi
    • Pinkieas Pinkie
    Terence Bridgett
    • Talentas Talent
    Luthuli Dlamini
    • Ministeras Minister
    Sello Motloung
    • Hadebeas Hadebe
    • Director
      • Thabang Moleya
    • Writers
      • Nozizwe Cynthia Jele(original story)
      • Busisiwe Ntintili
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    Perfectionist Nandi seems to have the New South African Dream life within her grasp, black female partner in a major firm, marriage, the perfect house - but it all goes up in flames a few months before the wedding. With her friends Zaza and Princess, Nandi will have to find out what truly makes her happy and then fight to get it. —Helena Spring
    • black
    • woman
    • house
    • friend
    • wedding
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    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
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      • TV-14
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    • Connections
      Followed by Happiness Ever After (2021)

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    8/10
    Sex in the City in RSA
    Despite this being more of a woman's film I enjoyed it enough to watch from start to finish.

    A high production value, superb visuals, glossy, a metropolitan extravaganza! The performances are a believable fun filled journey showing another side of the affluent South Africa of today. A feel good roller coaster ride!

    I look forward to seeing what comes of of this slick production team in the future. Definitely worth viewing!
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    • May 28, 2020

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2016 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word
    • Filming locations
      • Johannesburg, South Africa
    • Production company
      • Ster-Kinekor Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $923,322
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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