The Happiest Man in the World

In Sarajevo, a single woman named Asja attends a dating event where she meets Zoran, a banker. While Asja is looking for a partner, Zoran is seeking forgiveness for his actions during the 1993 war, during which he fired upon the city from the opposite side. His goal is to locate and meet his first victim, leading both individuals to confront past trauma as they navigate the possibility of absolution.

The drama was directed by Teona Strugar Mitevska, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Elma Tataragić. This project is the first in a chronological list of her directed works, followed by Mother in 2025. The film features a cast including Jelena Kordić as Asja and Adnan Omerović as Zoran, with Labina Mitevska serving as both a producer and an actress in the role of Marta. Other cast members include Ana Kostovska, Ksenija Marinković, and Izudin Bajrović.

Produced through a collaboration of companies from multiple countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, France, and Japan, the film had a budget of 2 million USD. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, maintaining a 6.5 rating on IMDb based on 626 votes and a 6.8 rating on TMDB from 21 votes.