Ode to Joy
Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.
Release Year
2019
Runtime
97 min
Audience Score
6.2
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Story Snapshot
Charlie suffers from a serious disease that causes acute narcolepsy whenever he is happy. Although he develops a variety of techniques to deny himself pleasure and deal with his sleep issues, they’re put to the test when he falls in love.
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Ode to Joy is a uplifting pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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