3.0 kilograms of happiness is a 2025 Bulgarian drama film, directed by Zornitsa Sofia from a screenplay by Zornitsa Sofia. The film's premiere in Bulgaria is in 2026 (at the time of publication, the exact date is unknown).
The film examines the fate of a woman faced with a difficult and topical question: should she become a mother — and when? The story revolves around dilemmas related to reproductive choice, societal pressure, personal fears, and the pursuit of happiness.
„3.0 kilograms of happiness“" is inspired by real events and seeks to show that issues of motherhood, in vitro fertilization, surrogacy or alternative parenting - are not just topics for a film, but a reflection of public-personal crossroads.
Moreover, the director decided on an interesting tonal mix: combining serious drama and the pressure to make a choice with elements of humor and lightness - something that would make the story accessible and human.
Just by casting (Stefka Yanorova, Daria Simeonova, Vladimir Zombori, Gerasim Georgiev – Gero) it seems that the film intends to rely on good performances, distinctive characters, and realistic relationships.
It is particularly interesting that Daria Simeonova is listed as an "antagonist" - which suggests that the film will not present things in black and white, but will look for nuances, conflicts, and real moral dilemmas.
This combination — a serious plot, sensitive themes, and actor profiles that can convey them — gives "„3.0 kilograms of happiness“"the potential to be not just entertaining, but an impactful and conscious film.".
„3.0 kilograms of happiness“" is one of the promising Bulgarian films for 2026 — not just because the topic is relevant, but because it seems to be conceived with respect for the audience: to provoke, to tell, to move, but also to leave hope.
The combination of real-life dilemmas, vivid characters, and a willingness to speak frankly about parenting and human choices suggests that the film has something more to offer than "just a drama.".
