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Czech Republic10 Essential Czech FilmsStop 7 of 10

Something like Happiness

Štěstí

2005

Over the course of a year in a bleak, industrialized Czech town, two childhood friends orbit each other, glimpsing the tender life they might build together if only they could find the courage. A quietly affecting drama.

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Part of 10 Essential Czech Films

This film is stop 7 of 10 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through Czech Republic. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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