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Leaving behind a career as a psychiatrist, discontented Hector begins a global journey in search of genuine happiness. Along the way, he experiences unusual adventures that alter his perspective.

Primary Title
  • Hector and the Search for Happiness
Date Broadcast
  • Sunday 11 December 2016
Release Year
  • 2014
Start Time
  • 20 : 30
Finish Time
  • 22 : 45
Duration
  • 135:00
Channel
  • Choice TV
Broadcaster
  • Top TV Limited
Programme Description
  • Leaving behind a career as a psychiatrist, discontented Hector begins a global journey in search of genuine happiness. Along the way, he experiences unusual adventures that alter his perspective.
Classification
  • M
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
  • Feature films--Canada
  • Happiness--Drama
  • Psychiatrists--Drama
  • Vacations--Drama
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Contributors
  • Peter Chelsom (Director)
  • Maria von Heland (Writer)
  • Peter Chelsom (Writer)
  • Simon Pegg (Actor)
  • Rosamund Pike (Actor)
  • Ming Zhao (Actor)
  • Jean Reno (Actor)
  • Togo Igawa (Actor)
  • Egoli Tossell Film (Production Unit)
  • Construction Film (Production Unit)
  • Erfttal Film (Production Unit)
Subjects
  • Feature films--Canada
  • Happiness--Drama
  • Psychiatrists--Drama
  • Vacations--Drama