The Joy
A Alegria
“A Super Heroes Movie”
Synopsis
Joy is a fable about courage and youth. It tells the story of Luiza, 16 year old girl, who can not stand to hear about the end of the world… On a Christmas night, his cousin John is mysteriously shot in a street in the Lowlands and disappears into the night. Weeks later, while Luiza spends days alone in the apartment where he lives with his mother in Rio de Janeiro, a mysterious visitor comes knocking on your door: John, as a ghost, asking to hide there.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marina Meliande, Felipe Bragança
- Screenplay & Story
- Felipe Bragança, Marina Meliande
- Original Score
- Lucas Marcier
- Original Title
- A Alegria
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- Portuguese
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- RTFeatures, FiGa Films, Duas Mariola Filmes, Arissas Multimedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marina Meliande, Felipe Bragança
Felipe Bragança, Marina Meliande
Lucas Marcier
Andrea Capella
Marina Meliande
Lara Frigotto, Felipe Bragança, Marina Meliande
Department Leadership Roster
Marina Meliande
Director
Felipe Bragança
Director
Marina Meliande
Editor
Andrea Capella
Director of Photography
Lara Frigotto
Producer
Sergio Gustavo Bragança
Costume Design
Felipe Bragança
Producer
Marina Meliande
Producer
Felipe Bragança
Writer
Marina Meliande
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Joy.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Joy.
list2
Similar Titles to The Joy
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.3
6.7
4.7
6.5
6.3
7.0
7.1
7.3
7.4
6.0
7.3
6.5
6.6
7.0
5.8
6.4
6.7
6.9
6.4
5.6
More Like The Joy
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Joy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Joy about?
Joy is a fable about courage and youth. It tells the story of Luiza, 16 year old girl, who can not stand to hear about the end of the world… On a Christmas night, his cousin John is mysteriously shot in a street in the Lowlands and disappears into the night. Weeks later, while Luiza spends days alone in the apartment where he lives with his mother in Rio de Janeiro, a mysterious visitor comes knocking on your door: John, as a ghost, asking to hide there.
Who directed The Joy?
The Joy was directed by Marina Meliande, Felipe Bragança.
Who stars in The Joy?
The principal cast of The Joy includes Clara Barbieri, César Cardadeiro, Sandro Mattos, Tainá Medina, Rikle Miranda.
When was The Joy released and how long is it?
The Joy was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Joy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Joy was composed by Lucas Marcier.