

Bhuthan: The World’s Happiest Man
2025-04-25 · 105 min · Not rated
Bhutan: The World’s Happiest Man tells the story of Mr. Bishnu, an aging Bhutanese-American in Ohio, who dreams of returning to his homeland. After his unexpected death, his family faces a conflict over his final resting place, torn between past memories and present realities. This emotional drama explores themes of love, loss, and the search for belonging.
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- Directors
- Binod Paudel
- Production companies
- Mad Monkey Films, Everest Entertainment, Vacant Light, Thakurathi Bros.
- Countries
- Nepal, United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Hari Bansha Acharya
Dayahang Rai
Richa Ghimire
Pooja Chand
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