Though they come from drastically different backgrounds, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have forged an unlikely friendship over the years, brought together by a common set of values and an irrepressible, mischievous sense of humor. Observing a once-in-a-lifetime exchange, this documentary captures their meeting in Dharamsala, India, where the two friends engage in both playful banter and serious discussion about the difficult but rewarding practice of pursuing joy. Academy Award®-winning director Louie Psihoyos and co-director Peggy Callahan delve into the two men’s experiences with hardship and oppression, but despite their tribulations, both men radiate a palpable sense of delight. Bolstering hard-earned wisdom and fascinating explorations into the neuroscience of happiness, Mission: Joy – Finding Happiness in Troubled Times is loaded with practical and profound guidance for leading a more compassionate, exuberant life.