The Pursuit of Happiness

1988 • Directed by

Martha Ansara

A film about the ties that bind couples & countries

A drama with strong documentary elements, set in the port city of Fremantle, WA, at a time of American nuclear fleet visits. The film traces the conflicts Anna faces within her family and within a divided town. It explores and connects the critical issues of self-determination and self-reliance, both in personal and in international relationships.