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    Happy-Go-Lucky

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    2008     Drama    
    United Kingdom
    1h 58min
    R
    Guide for parents: offensive language.
    G
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, offensive language.
    14A
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, offensive language.
    14A
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, offensive language.
    14A
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, offensive language.
    14A
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, offensive language.
    PG
    Guide for parents: Rated R in the USA, offensive language.

    Poppy (Sally Hawkins) is an irrepressibly free-spirited school teacher who brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters, offering us a touching, truthful and deeply life-affirming exploration of one of the most mysterious and often the most elusive of all human qualities: happiness. Poppy?s ability to maintain her perspective is tested as the story begins and her commuter bike is stolen. However, she enthusiastically signs up for driving lessons with Scott (Eddie Marsan), who turns out to be her nemesis -- a fuming, uptight cynic. As the tension of their weekly lessons builds, Poppy encounters even more challenges to her positive state of mind: a fiery flamenco instructor, her bitter pregnant sister, a troubled homeless man and a young bully in her class, not to mention that she has also thrown out her back. How this affects not only Poppy's world view but also the outlook of those around her begs the question -- glass half full or half empty?

    Directed byMike Leigh
    Written byMike Leigh
    CompanyMiramaxFilms SévilleFilms Séville

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    Starring

    Sally Hawkins
    Elliot Cowan
    Andrea Riseborough
    Eddie Marsan
    Nonso Anozie
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