Happiness (1998) [TOP]

: A successful but shallow poet who seeks out "authentic" suffering and ends up in a bizarre relationship with a phone-sex harasser.

: A lonely, self-loathing office worker who makes obscene phone calls to strangers. Themes to Watch For

: A new 4K digital restoration is available from Criterion Collection and retailers like Amazon. Plot & Character Breakdown Happiness (1998)

: The "perfect" suburban housewife who is completely unaware that her husband, Bill, is a pedophile.

: A suburban father and therapist who tries to balance his monstrous urges with his role as a family man. : A successful but shallow poet who seeks

The film follows the interconnected lives of the three Jordan sisters in New Jersey:

Todd Solondz’s Happiness (1998) is a landmark of American independent cinema, famous for its unflinching, darkly comedic exploration of the "perverse acts" and profound loneliness hidden behind the facade of suburban normalcy. It is widely regarded by critics as one of the most disturbing yet audaciously empathetic films ever made. Director & Writer : Todd Solondz Plot & Character Breakdown : The "perfect" suburban

: The sensitive sister who struggles with her love life and a sense of constant failure.