This film was inspired by the true story of Chris Gardner, a San Francisco salesman who's struggling to make ends meet. When his girlfriend Linda walks out, Chris is left to raise their 5-year-old son Christopher on his own. With self-confidence and the love and trust of his son, Chris Gardner rises above his many obstacles to become a Wall Street legend. Ayant perdu toutes ses conomies dans un placement douteux, Chris Gardner voit sa femme le quitter en lui laissant la garde de leur jeune fils. Pour subvenir aux besoins de ce dernier, il s'inscrit un stage de six mois dans une firme de courtage, dans l'espoir d'y dcrocher un poste. Or, les chances que son voeu se ralise sont plutt minces.

English and French language tracks. Subtitles in English, French and Spanish. French title: La poursuite du bonheur.

Special features: Making pursuit; Father and son; The man behind themovie; Inside the Rubik's Cube; director's commentary.