The Pursuit of Happyness(2006)
For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.
A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.
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Chris Gardner
Christopher
Linda
Jay Twistle
Martin Frohm
Alan Frakesh
Walter Ribbon
Mrs. Chu
World's Greatest Dad
Chinese Maintenance Worker
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