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Happiness Is a Four-letter Word

Original title: Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word
  • 2016
  • TV-14
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
307
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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 mon... 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 must discover what truly... 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 must discover what truly makes her happy--then fight fight to get it.

  • Director
    • Thabang Moleya
  • Writers
    • Nozizwe Cynthia Jele
    • Busisiwe Ntintili
  • Stars
    • Mmabatho Montsho
    • Khanyi Mbau
    • Renate Stuurman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    307
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Thabang Moleya
    • Writers
      • Nozizwe Cynthia Jele
      • Busisiwe Ntintili
    • Stars
      • Mmabatho Montsho
      • Khanyi Mbau
      • Renate Stuurman
    • 6User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Mmabatho Montsho
    • Nandi
    Khanyi Mbau
    • Zaza
    Renate Stuurman
    • Princess
    Tongayi Chirisa
    Tongayi Chirisa
    • Thomas
    Chris Attoh
    • Chris
    Richard Lukunku
    • Leo
    Simo Magwaza
    • Beki
    Hlomla Dandala
    • Mathaba
    Daniel Hadebe
    • Bongani
    Emmanuel Castis
    • Le Roux
    Tshiamo Molobi
    • Lunga
    Didi Ndimande
    • Pascal
    • (as Didi Mudiwa Ndimande)
    Gomolemo R.L. Tsotetsi
    • Milan
    Fulu Mugovhani
    • Lindiwe
    Pabi Moloi
    • Pinkie
    Terence Bridgett
    • Talent
    Luthuli Dlamini
    • Minister
    Sello Motloung
    • Hadebe
    • Director
      • Thabang Moleya
    • Writers
      • Nozizwe Cynthia Jele
      • Busisiwe Ntintili
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    User reviews6

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    10tsreels-73847

    Great movie

    I loved the movie. The three different situations that were realistic to relate too. It had a great ending. I loved the ladies honest friendship with each other.
    8smithiealan

    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!
    10cdfiggy-73782

    Awesome movie

    I enjoyed viewing this movie so much. The lead characters each played their roles with so much conviction. I recorded the film on my TV and have watched it over and over again and still have not gotten bored with it. I just ordered the book,but I cannot seem to order the DVD in the USA. Is there any way to order this DVD in the US?
    10misseslowe

    Amazing!!

    This movie was incredible. Such an attention grabber. I really enjoyed it and the cast.
    10speedandshinemc

    Great

    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!

    Despite this being more of a woman's film I enjoyed it enough to watch from start to finish. Despite this being more of a woman's film I enjoyed it enough to watch from start to finish.

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    • Release date
      • February 19, 2016 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
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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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