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Review of Welcome to Happiness (2016) by James B — 07 Jun 2016

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Welcome to Happiness was my favorite film on the 2016 festival circuit and I am beyond delighted that it is now in theaters for the rest of the world to see. Great acting mixed with a positive message and an awesome soundtrack, Welcome To happiness will happily welcome its way into your heart and stay there.

This review of Welcome to Happiness (2016) was written by James B on 07 Jun 2016.

Welcome to Happiness has generally received mixed reviews.

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