Ask Me If I'm Happy

Ask Me If I'm Happy

Directed by Giacomo Poretti, Giovanni Storti, Aldo Baglio, Massimo Venier

Produced by Medusa Film, A.Gi.Di.

2000100 min7.7 / 10

A dramedy about male friendship fractured by love and reunited by mortality, balancing humor and heartfelt sentiment around shared dreams and second chances.

Aspiring thespians Aldo, Giovanni and Giacomo work dead-end jobs while nurturing their dream production of Cyrano de Bergerac, until love for the same woman tears their friendship apart. Three years later, Giovanni and Giacomo reunite after learning that Aldo is dying.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Is Ask Me If I'm Happy sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Ask Me If I'm Happy violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Ask Me If I'm Happy scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Ask Me If I'm Happy easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Does Ask Me If I'm Happy end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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Surprise93

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Love93

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