Happiness Is…

After his mother’s death, Chan moves from Guangzhou to Hong Kong, grappling with housing insecurity and street life. He gradually takes on responsibility by securing a residential address and working at Beloved Community Centre, while navigating a quiet crush on Xiaoyue. His arc centers on resilience, loyalty, and the redirection of his life toward caring for others, even at personal cost.

A middle-aged, childless ex-singer living alone who is diagnosed with mild cognitive disorder. Tse’s memory lapses and routines push Chan to become her caretaker, revealing a protective and self-sacrificing side. Her will to leave Chan a path to security signals a desire for lasting family and care beyond traditional kinship.

A chef at Beloved Community Centre who embodies warmth and practicality. He helps integrate Chan into the community and provides a supportive, stabilizing presence in their shared living space. Kam’s kindness underlines the film’s emphasis on community-based care.

A social work intern from Guangzhou who works with Fong at Beloved and develops a crush on Chan while learning about social welfare. Her return to Guangzhou signals the complexities of long-distance relationships within a community that has become her surrogate home.

A social worker at Beloved who guides Tse’s assessment and coordinates Chan’s involvement in the care plan. He represents the professional arm of the welfare system, balancing empathy with the practicalities of safeguarding memory and health.

Chan’s close friend who provides blunt advice and steadfast support. He stands as a practical counterpoint to Chan’s idealism, helping him navigate family dynamics, medication schedules, and personal guilt while recognizing the importance of chosen family.