Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word
“Life doesn't come with a manual”
Synopsis
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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Mmabatho Montsho
Nandi
Khanyi Mbau
Zaza
Renate Stuurman
Princess
Tongayi Chirisa
Thomas
Chris Attoh
Chris
Richard Lukunku
Leo
Simo Magwaza
Bheki
Hlomla Dandala
Mathaba
Daniel Hadebe
Bongani
Emmanuel Castis
Le Roux
Tshiamo Molobi
Lunga
Didi Mudiwa Ndimande
Pascal
Gomolemo R.L. Tsotetsi
Milan
Fulu Modibedi
Lindiwe
Pabi Moloi
Pinkie
Terence Bridgett
Talent
Luthuli Dlamini
Minister
Sello Motloung
Hadebe
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thabang Moleya
- Screenplay & Story
- Busisiwe Ntintili, Noziziwe Cynthia Jele
- Original Score
- Brendan Jury
- Original Title
- Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Helena Spring Films, Ammo Content, Ster-Kinekor Pictures, The National Film and Video Foundation of South Africa, Junaid Ahmed Productions, Ladies & Gentlemen Films, Blingola Media, Mzansi Magic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thabang Moleya
Busisiwe Ntintili, Noziziwe Cynthia Jele
Brendan Jury
Lance Gewer
Nicholas Costaras, Melanie Jankes Golden
Helena Spring, Lira Kohl, Robin Kohl, Cecil Barry, Derek White
Department Leadership Roster
Thabang Moleya
Director
Busisiwe Ntintili
Screenplay
Helena Spring
Producer
Brendan Jury
Original Music Composer
Gary Smith
Production Design
Lance Gewer
Director of Photography
Nicholas Costaras
Editor
Melanie Jankes Golden
Editor
Junaid Ahmed
Producer
Bongiwe Selane
Producer
Noziziwe Cynthia Jele
Screenplay
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What is Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word about?
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.
Who directed Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word?
Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word was directed by Thabang Moleya.
Who stars in Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word?
The principal cast of Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word includes Mmabatho Montsho, Khanyi Mbau, Renate Stuurman, Tongayi Chirisa, Chris Attoh.
When was Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word released and how long is it?
Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word was composed by Brendan Jury.
Is Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word based on a book or true story?
Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Noziziwe Cynthia Jele".