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Buffalo 8 Secures Rights for Bhutanese Drama 'The World’s Happiest Man'

12/10/2025

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Buffalo 8 has acquired worldwide rights to The World’s Happiest Man, a Bruce Dern drama.
Directed by Binod Paudel, it follows Bishnu, a Bhutanese Nepali in Akron, Ohio, facing visa denial.
His death drives his family to reflect on cultural identity and home.
The cast includes Nepali actors Haribansha Acharya and Dayahang Rai.
Pre-orders begin December 26, 2025 on Fandango at Home, with a U.S. on-demand release January 9, 2026.

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Story summary

Buffalo 8 has acquired worldwide rights to The World’s Happiest Man, a Bruce Dern drama.
Directed by Binod Paudel, it follows Bishnu, a Bhutanese Nepali in Akron, Ohio, facing visa denial.
His death drives his family to reflect on cultural identity and home.
The cast includes Nepali actors Haribansha Acharya and Dayahang Rai.
Pre-orders begin December 26, 2025 on Fandango at Home, with a U.S. on-demand release January 9, 2026.