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Miramax Films |
Release Date:
October 10, 2008
Summary:
Just how hard is it to be happy? Poppy 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, 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"? (Miramax)
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| Runtime: | 118 min |
| Rating: | Rated R for language. |
| Production: | Ingenious Film Partners |
| Genres: | Drama, Comedy |
| Country: | UK |
| Language: | English |
| Home Release Date: | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Director | Credit |
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| Mike Leigh | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
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| Mike Leigh | Writer |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
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| Alexis Zegerman | Zoe |
| Sally Hawkins | Poppy |
| Cast | Credit |
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| Andrea Riseborough | Dawn |
| Anna Reynolds | Receptionist |
| Eddie Marsan | Scott |
| Elliot Cowan | Bookshop Assistant |
| Joseph Kloska | Suzy's Boyfriend |
| Karina Fernandez | Flamenco Teacher |
| Kate O'Flynn | Suzy |
| Nonso Anozie | Ezra |
| Philip Arditti | Flamenco Student |
| Sarah Niles | Tash |
| Sinead Matthews | Alice |
| Sylvestra Le Touzel | Heather |
| Trevor Cooper | Patient |
| Producer | Credit |
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| David Garrett | Executive Producer |
| Duncan Reid | Executive Producer |
| Gail Egan | Executive Producer |
| Georgina Lowe | Co-Producer |
| James Clayton | Executive Producer |
| Simon Channing Williams | Producer |
| Tessa Ross | Executive Producer |
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