According to an obscure ancient Chinese proverb, life is composed of four basic emotions: happiness, sorrow, pleasure and love. Co-writer-director Jieho Lee uses these ingredients as the structuring device for his first feature, crafting four interlocking stories that are meant to somehow show how each sentiment determine a character's life. In "Happiness," a milquetoast broker (Forest Whitaker) who has always played by the rules with little to show for it, overhears three of his high rolling coworkers talking about a fixed horse race. Convinced that the time finally has come to take one big risk, the broker impulsively takes out a loan with a shady bookie and places...
Released:
2008
Rated:
R
Length:
97 mins