Building Happiness
Synopsis
A year after inheriting his dead mother's asian massage parlor, 20 year old Hugo struggles to keep the business afloat. When his younger sister, Angela, returns from college, her newly found independence and distance from the rundown parlor brings the two siblings at odds with each other. From Hugo’s obsession with saving up money for a new neon sign, Angela’s harrowing encounter with an old customer, to a more successful neighboring massage parlor breathing down their necks, this slice of life explores the quiet tensions that have arisen amidst their mother’s postmortem.
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Legyaan Thapa
- Original Title
- Building Happiness
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Budget
- $6K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Legyaan Thapa
Steven Zambon
Department Leadership Roster
Legyaan Thapa
Director
Steven Zambon
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Building Happiness.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Building Happiness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Building Happiness about?
A year after inheriting his dead mother's asian massage parlor, 20 year old Hugo struggles to keep the business afloat. When his younger sister, Angela, returns from college, her newly found independence and distance from the rundown parlor brings the two siblings at odds with each other. From Hugo’s obsession with saving up money for a new neon sign, Angela’s harrowing encounter with an old customer, to a more successful neighboring massage parlor breathing down their necks, this slice of life explores the quiet tensions that have arisen amidst their mother’s postmortem.
Who directed Building Happiness?
Building Happiness was directed by Legyaan Thapa.
Who stars in Building Happiness?
The principal cast of Building Happiness includes Not specified.
When was Building Happiness released and how long is it?
Building Happiness was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 11m.