Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)

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Synopsis of Happy-Go-Lucky

Sally Hawkins and Eddie Marsan star in director Mike Leigh's seriocomedy concerning an eternally optimistic teacher living and working in North London. Thirty-year-old teacher Poppy (Hawkins) always has a smile on her face, and does her best to brighten the days of those around her by making small talk and cracking jokes. For the past ten years, Poppy has lived with her best friend, Zoe (Alexis Zegerman), a fellow teacher whose wry outlook on life serves as the perfect counterbalance to Poppy's effervescent charm. One day, Poppy decides that it's time to take driving lessons and enrolls in the Axle School of Motoring. Almost instantly, Poppy and her stressed-out instructor, Scott (Eddie Marsan), clash. Still, it seems that there's more to this relationship than surface appearances would suggest. After accompanying her colleague Heather (Sylvestra Le Touzel) to a dance class taught by a particularly passionate instructor (Karina Fernandaz), Poppy connects with kindly school social worker Tim (Samuel Roukin). Of course, Tim can't help but fall for a woman of such boundless compassion, but how will Poppy's increasingly jealous driving instructor react to the news of her most recent romance? ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

119 mins

Complete Cast of Happy-Go-Lucky

Director(s):

Mike Leigh

Writer(s):

Mike Leigh

Producer(s):

Simon Channing-Williams

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Adult Situations, Profanity)

Categories:

Foreign, Comedy, Drama

• 2008 - Alliance of Women Film Journalists - Best Actress
• 2008 - Alliance of Women Film Journalists - Best Breakthrough Performance
• 2008 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Actress
• 2008 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Director
• 2008 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Actress
• 2008 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Screenplay
• 2008 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actor
• 2008 - New York Film Critics Online - Best Actress
• 2008 - New York Film Critics Online - Best Breakthrough Performance
• 2008 - San Francisco Film Critics Circle - Best Actress
• 2008 - Women Film Critics Circle - Best Comedic Actress

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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