Pursuit of Happyness In Pursuit of Happyness Will Smith stars alongside his son Jaden as the father and son duo are evicted from their home and forces to live in shelters. Single dad, Chris, then lands an internship at a prestigious brokerage firm, but the job pays no money. The heartwarming (and at times devastating) film follows the pair as Chris works to secure a better life for his son. Image Source: Everett Collection