Pursuit of HAPPINESS

It’s been ages since I last stepped out from the cinema. Yet, I encountered a rousing movie, thanks to the multi fold of TV network nowadays.

It was called “The Pursuit of Happiness”. The entire story was inspired by a true story, recounting a remarkable part of an African American’s man life. The main character, Chris Gardner, was cast by Will Smith. Despite all the obstacles appeared, he managed to beat them bravely.

The story begun with his inept decision in buying a medical device: a bone scanner screening for bone fracture, costing twice as much as an X-ray scanner. The sales went really hard for him, causing him to plunge into mere bankruptcy. He was in debt, for all the living payments (car, rental, electric bill, phone bill, etc). Eventually, his wife couldn't manage to fight for the hard with him and leave. They had a son, whom he insisted to take along with him.

One day, when he was walking on the street, he saw the smiling face of the people. Everyone looks happy. He started pondering the quote, stated in a ceremony of the decoration of independence. The last phrase of the sentence was: pursuing for happiness. He wondered how the man knew human had to PURSUE their HAPPINESS, instead of let it came naturally. He met a man, driving his posh car, looking charm in his suit. He asked him his occupation and the way he had brought it to that stage. The man told him he was a stock broker, and in order to achieve what he had, you need two things. Not university qualification, not family background, but good at treating people and a good skill in math.

So, Chris soldier on, applying for an unpaid salary internship at a company called Dean Whiter. He attended lessons and at the same time buckle to sell his scanner in order to make a living for his son. Though he was underplayed, undervalued in the office, he NEVER faltered. He tried to do his job well, and under harsh circumstances( he had to pick up his son at the daily care centre in addition to visit hospitals to sale the scanner) , he learned how to do things in an amazing fleeting moment. Though he was constantly disappointed by the flow of life, he NEVER released the temper on his son. Rather, Christopher (his son) was the pillar to him. He did everything to provide him the best.

His hard work finally paid off. He got the job, becoming the founder of a broker company, and sold it with a minor stake with a million dollar deal.

The movie impacts me much, especially at this juncture, where I’m apprehensive about my future. There’s incredible awesome scenes and dialogue which really enlighten. The most memorable dialogue was when Chris was playing basketball with Christopher. The father told his son: Don’t ever let others tell you you can’t do something. If you have a dream, protect it. There’s another when they had to spend the night in the toilet at the railway station. Chris tried not to let the external noise waken Christopher, fallen asleep in his lap. It was literally unforgettable by looking at the tears holding back in Chris eyes, the woe was so clear, clear enough to weep.

This movie will become one of my favourite movies doubtlessly. Enlighten, motivate, rousing story is always my affection. It show so much about real life, giving courage for everyone whom encounters odds all along the journey we call life.