The Happy Life rocks a tale of middle-age ennui relieved by the rollicking rebirth of a garage band. Three former college friends–a car salesman, a delivery driver, and an unemployed loafer–reunite at the funeral of the fourth member of their college band Volcano. The Beatles they werent, and big dreams have long since flown. A rekindled spark of ambition brings them together with the young son of their dead friend as lead singer for a joyful second chance at fame.