Narrow Path to Happiness

Kata Oláh's documentary film tells the story of Gergő and Lénárd, a young gay couple living in a remote Roma settlement in the poorest part of Hungary. They live in a community where being gay is considered an unforgivable sin, yet they dream of making a musical film about their lives and becoming famous. They could continue to live out their lives within this hostile environment, but to make their dream come true they have to move to Budapest, where LGBTQ+ life is more open and available, and collaborations with musicians and artists are abundant. When the sudden death of Gergő’s mother brings a tragic wrinkle to their story, they return to the family who disowned them for one final reckoning, helping them to accept their gay identities – the key to their own acceptance and their own chance at happiness.

Director, Editor: Kata Oláh ● Cinematographer: Sándor Csukás ● Producer: Kata Oláh, Borbála Csukás ● Co-Producer: Marc Smolowitz ● Written by Kata Oláh, Borbála Csukás, Marc Smolowitz, Sándor Csukás ● Music: Gergely Barcza ● Colorist: Robert Libel ● Sound design: Tamás Lőrincz