Happiness for Beginners

• Romance
• Adventure
• Comedy
• Drama

Following a painful divorce, a pragmatic schoolteacher seeks solace and a return to physical strength on a wilderness survival course, unexpectedly finding herself drawn to a former flame who also seeks reconnection with nature and a past they both left behind. Unlike typical romantic comedies, this film focuses on the awkwardness and vulnerability of rebuilding intimacy not through grand gestures, but through shared physical hardship and quiet observation amidst the rugged beauty of the Appalachian Trail. The narrative delicately balances the humor of mismatched personalities with a deeply felt exploration of grief, self-reliance, and the surprisingly tender process of rediscovering personal boundaries while navigating a second chance at joyful, uncomplicated connection.