résumé
In the captivating country of Bhutan, Amber, an agent of Gross National Happiness, goes from house to house checking the levels of people’s well-being. While he is efficient at measuring others’ emotions, he is abandoning his own. At age 40, he lives with his mother and tries to find love but, as a minority Nepali, he has had difficulty finding a wife. Follow Amber on his inner journey alongside people hailing from various tribes of Bhutan—farmers, monks, city dwellers and nomads, all making new acquaintances and reflecting on their lives every now and then. Eventually, Amber comes to doubt the meaning of joy and the priceless nature of a fulfilling life. Agent of Happiness revolves around the universal human struggle to find happiness and fulfillment. This aesthetic emphasizes warmth, joy and glory.