The Secret Life of Happy People

The Secret Life of Happy People (French: La vie secrète des gens heureux) is a 2006 Canadian comedy-drama film.

The Secret Life of Happy People
French	La vie secrète des gens heureux
Directed by	Stéphane Lapointe
Written by	Stéphane Lapointe
Produced by	Roger Frappier Luc Vandal
Starring	Gilbert Sicotte Marc Paquet Catherine De Léan Anne Dorval
Music by	Nathalie Boileau
Distributed by	Christal Films (Canada) (theatrical)
Release date	September 5, 2006 (2006-09-05)
Running time	101 minutes
Country	Canada
Language	French

Plot

Thomas Dufresne (Marc Paquet) is the black sheep of his bourgeois family. One day, he meets a free-spirited waitress named Audrey (Catherine De Léan) who changes his life. Thomas eventually finds out the truth behind their seemingly innocent encounter, which may change his family forever.

Recognition

• 2006 Borsos Competition for Best Canadian Film - Won^[1]
• 2007 Claude Jutra Award - Stéphane Lapointe - Won (tied with Julia Kwan for Eve and the Fire Horse)
• 2007 Jutra Award for Best Film - Roger Frappier
  Luc Vandal - Nominated
• 2007 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Direction - Stéphane Lapointe - Nominated
• 2007 Genie Award for Best Achievement in Music - Original Score - Pierre Desrochers - Nominated
• 2007 Genie Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Marie Gignac - Nominated
• 2007 Genie Award for Best Original Screenplay - Stéphane Lapointe - Nominated