Hector and the Search for Happiness

• Adventure
• Drama
• Comedy

: A gently whimsical and surprisingly poignant comedy follows a disillusioned psychiatrist who abandons his comfortable practice – and his patient workload – to embark on a spontaneous, globe-trotting journey. Unlike typical self-discovery narratives, Hector’s quest isn’t about finding a single, definitive answer to happiness, but rather collecting fragmented insights from encounters with individuals living vastly different lives, each grappling with their own unique brand of contentment and sorrow. The film distinguishes itself through its lighthearted tone that never dismisses the weight of human experience; instead, it presents a playful, almost childlike curiosity about the complexities of emotional wellbeing. It’s a narrative about recognizing happiness not as a destination, but as the accumulation of small, imperfect moments and the courage to actively seek novelty even amidst life’s routines.