Happy-Go-Lucky
– A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose ..
A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.
21 Nov 2008
English
Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Sally Hawkins, Elliot Cowan, Alexis Zegerman, Andrea Riseborough
Poppy Cross is happy-go-lucky. At 30, she lives in Camden: cheeky, playful, frank while funny, and talkative to strangers. She's a conscientious and exuberant primary-school teacher, flatmates with Zoe, her long-time friend; she's close to one sister, and not so close to another. In this slice of life story, we watch her take driving lessons from Scott, a dour and tightly-wound instructor, take classes in flamenco dance from a fiery Spaniard, encounter a tramp in the night, and sort out a student's aggressive behavior with a social worker's help. Along the way, we wonder if her open attitude puts her at risk of misunderstanding or worse. What is the root of happiness?
Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 39 wins & 59 nominations.
$3,494,485
Miramax Films