The Happiness Effect

Lea, 21, is being diagnosed with leukemia. Having no time left she starts appreciating every hour, seeing beauty where she's never seen before. Hoping she could change the world, Lea makes a video project aiming to give her contribution to living by creating a viral happiness effect.

Cast

Petre Arsovski

as Professor

Sara Anastasovska

Saško Kocev

as Igor

Dejana Poposka

as Lea

Ana Stojanovska

as Ana

Jovica Mihajlovski

as Father

Mimi Tanevska

as Mother

Aleksandar Mikikj

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