Happy When You're Not

What it’s about

Evgeny and Evgenia share a first name, difficult temperaments, and messy personal situations. He is smitten with his best friend's fiancée, while she is sleeping with her boss. They meet by chance at a party and immediately take a strong dislike to each other. Yet that does not stop them from ending up in bed together, which only makes things more complicated afterwards.

What hooks you

Sasha Bortich and Gosha Tokaev play the two Evgeniys, with Evgeniy Sannikov appearing as Danila. Director Igor Marchenko also wrote the script. The film is described as a non-trivial romantic comedy, posing the question of whether happiness is possible with someone who constantly irritates you.

Who it’s for

It is a good pick for those who like romantic comedies with a cynical edge and characters whose flaws make them feel real. It will also appeal to viewers who enjoy stories about messy entanglements and the thin line between annoyance and attraction.