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Movie poster: Hans im Glück (2016)
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Hans im Glück

2016 Family
4.6 / 10 · TMDB

Jean receives in payment for seven years of work with a master craftsman a gold nugget. He then exchanges this nugget for a horse, then the horse for a cow, the cow for a pig, the pig for a goose, the goose for a sharpening stone. Finally, he loses the stone by dropping it in a well. After losing the sharpening stone, he is relieved because it weighed heavy, and continues his happy journey to his mother's house. On his way home, he keeps running into Knudsen the Merchant and his beautiful daughter Elisabeth.

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Year 2016
Country Germany
Genre Family
Director Christian Theede
Rating TMDB: 4.6/10 (5 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around a simple yet profound fable, where each trade represents not a loss, but a step toward unburdening the soul. It gently explores the value of the intangible—the joy of the journey, lightness of being, and simple human connection.

What lingers after the final scene is a sun-drenched sense of contentment, a reminder that wealth is often measured in freedom, not possessions. A charming tale that turns a series of losses into a quiet victory. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Christian Theede

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Perfect for a relaxed family afternoon, sparking conversations about what truly matters in life.

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