The Happiness Salesman

The Happiness Salesman

The Happiness Salesman

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The Happiness Salesman

2009

0h 15m

9.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Karen is resigned to a life of suburban ennui, the dreams of her youth a distant memory. On an autumn afternoon as she struggles to get her baby to sleep she is disturbed by a door-to-door Salesman. Desperate for adult companionship she engages with the enigmatic Salesman. He claims that he can sell her something that will radically change her life; he offers Karen, an opportunity to fulfill her long forgotten dreams and ambitions.

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Production Companies

Kaos Films

Cast & Crew

3 members

Acting

Christopher Eccleston

Salesman

Christopher Eccleston

Acting

Archie Panjabi

Karen

Archie Panjabi

Acting

Aaryan Pandit

Baby

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