Joy
Synopsis
Joy is an emotionally damaged young woman of eighteen, who was given up at birth, to grow up in homes and with foster families. She lives on the fringes of society, getting by on benefits and earning a little extra by playing the accordion in the subway. In addition, she is a skilled shoplifter and has never been caught.
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JOY trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-15
Top Cast
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Samira Maas
Joy
Coosje Smid
Denise
Dragan Bakema
Moumou
Sharon Schouten
Zwangerschapsdocente
Elisabeth Hesemans
Sanne
Lisette Livingston
Imme
Dalorim Wartes
John-John
Kuno Bakker
Bewaker opvanghuis
Has Drijver
Automobilist liften
Olga Louzgina
Eerste moeder
Naima El Bezaz
Moeder Joy
Fred Goessens
Hulpverlener opvanghuis
Verica Nedeska
Neda
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jakarta International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mijke de Jong
- Screenplay & Story
- Helena van der Meulen
- Original Title
- Joy
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- IDTV Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mijke de Jong
Helena van der Meulen
Ton Peters
Dorith Vinken
Arnold Heslenfeld, Robert Kievit, Vera Jennes, Frans van Gestel
Department Leadership Roster
Ton Peters
Director of Photography
Mijke de Jong
Director
Arnold Heslenfeld
Producer
Robert Kievit
Producer
Helena van der Meulen
Writer
Dorith Vinken
Editor
Frans van Gestel
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joy
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What is Joy about?
Joy is an emotionally damaged young woman of eighteen, who was given up at birth, to grow up in homes and with foster families. She lives on the fringes of society, getting by on benefits and earning a little extra by playing the accordion in the subway. In addition, she is a skilled shoplifter and has never been caught.
Who directed Joy?
Joy was directed by Mijke de Jong.
Who stars in Joy?
The principal cast of Joy includes Samira Maas, Coosje Smid, Dragan Bakema, Sharon Schouten, Elisabeth Hesemans.
When was Joy released and how long is it?
Joy was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.