About the film:

One often labels present as the most disappointing phase of life. With every passing moment, where the present fades away and turns into the history of existence, we begin to compare the present with the sweet memories of the past and the ambitious glory of the future.

In this short, we are introduced to Kundan and Jatin, two 17-year old boys based in Mathura. Both of them are chosen to be the subjects of a documentary, where they are interviewed separately. Both of them come from a lower-middle-class economic background. While being in the conversation with the interviewer, they talk about their family, hobbies, dearest choices (sports, books, movies, etc), school, and friends.

While both of them are exposed to some questions, there comes the final one, “Where do you see yourself in 10 years?”

And 10 years later, we see Kundan and Jatin in their late 20s, living very different lives. Both of them are exposed to the questions related to their current lives, leisure activities, passion, love, regret, and ambitions. While concluding the interview, the interviewer asks both of them the same set of questions which are as follows:

1. What are the things you miss now from when you were 17?

2. Where do you see yourself in the next 10 years?

3. Some of the advice you would give to your 17-year-old self?

'The Chronicles of Happiness' is an account of ambitions, relationships, regrets, society, and contentment depicted in a coming-of-age narrative that stays with you and compels you to contemplate.

About the Director:

Shubham Gaur is a filmmaker, writer, and actor who has been contributing to the independent performing arts for the last couple of years. An MCRC alumnus and a Master's student at Leeds School of Arts (UK), Shubham Gaur has authored a novel 'Seat No. 51', scripted several radio and TV shows, and has been associated with Pierrot's Troupe as a writer and actor. 'The Chronicles of Happiness' is Gaur's first short film.