Trading Happiness
Trao Đổi Hạnh Phúc
“The indebted Nghi is in desperate straits after her daughter Phuong flees from her arranged wedding.”
Synopsis
The Vietnamese Nghi has a bad feeling as she sees the foreign Chinese groom for the first time on the day of her daughter’s wedding. Nghi and Phuong decided that the 17 years old should get married to relieve the family of their debts. But then, the bride disappears after the ceremony and the mother faces the decision what she is ready to give for her family's happiness.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Duc Ngo Ngoc
- Screenplay & Story
- Florina-Alice Biro
- Original Score
- Franziska May, Johann Niegl
- Original Title
- Trao Đổi Hạnh Phúc
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Vietnam
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- ever rolling films, Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duc Ngo Ngoc
Florina-Alice Biro
Franziska May, Johann Niegl
Meret Madörin
Laura Espinel, Katja Nguyen Thanh
Pia To
Department Leadership Roster
Florina-Alice Biro
Writer
Duc Ngo Ngoc
Director
Pia To
Producer
Meret Madörin
Director of Photography
Laura Espinel
Editor
Katja Nguyen Thanh
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trading Happiness
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What is Trading Happiness about?
The Vietnamese Nghi has a bad feeling as she sees the foreign Chinese groom for the first time on the day of her daughter’s wedding. Nghi and Phuong decided that the 17 years old should get married to relieve the family of their debts. But then, the bride disappears after the ceremony and the mother faces the decision what she is ready to give for her family's happiness.
Who directed Trading Happiness?
Trading Happiness was directed by Duc Ngo Ngoc.
Who stars in Trading Happiness?
The principal cast of Trading Happiness includes Như Quỳnh, Trần Thiên Tú.
When was Trading Happiness released and how long is it?
Trading Happiness was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Trading Happiness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trading Happiness was composed by Franziska May, Johann Niegl.