The Joy of Things
2022, Portuguese. Directed by Thais Fujinaga.
In a small Brazilian seaside town we follow the efforts of Paula, who is pregnant of her third child, to build a pool in her humble beach house, so the family can enjoy the rest of their vacation. Financial difficulties will interrupt the work and reveal certain aspects of a tense family routine, full of small frustrations.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Portuguese
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- Released
- 19 May 2022
- Original title
- A Felicidade das Coisas
- Country
- Brazil
- Written by
- Thais Fujinaga
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The Joy of Things runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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The Joy of Things isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 May 2022. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Joy of Things?
If you liked The Joy of Things, try What Maisie Knew, Rosie, São Paulo, Incorporated.
Who directed The Joy of Things?
The Joy of Things (2022) was directed by Thais Fujinaga and stars Saravy, Magali Biff, Messias Góis.