Happy Old Year

A determined woman in her late 30s is trying to rebuild her life after a divorce and a cancer scare. She decides to ruthlessly declutter her apartment and her life, embarking on a journey to simplify her existence and confront her past relationships. As she sheds possessions and emotional baggage, she begins to understand what truly matters.

Happy Old Year was generally well-received by critics, who praised its relatable themes of personal reinvention, its blend of humor and pathos, and its strong lead performance. Audiences found the film to be an inspiring and thought-provoking exploration of finding happiness and meaning.

• Praised for its sensitive portrayal of personal growth and change.

• Appreciated for its honest and often humorous approach to decluttering life.

• Found to be a poignant and relatable story about letting go and moving forward.

Google audience: Google user reviews were not readily available for this specific title, but general audience reception highlighted its emotional resonance and practical themes.

Nominated for Best Film at the Gdynia Polish Film Festival and won the Audience Award at the Warsaw Film Festival.

The film's director, Katarzyna Priiga-Jacobs, drew inspiration from her own experiences with decluttering and the Japanese KonMari method.