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Joy

Name: Joy
Genre: Drama
Released: 2010-04-08
Cast: Samira Maas, Coosje Smid, Dragan Bakema, Sharon Schouten, Elisabeth Hesemans

2010 | 75 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Great for anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 15 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
What might put you off: It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mijke de Jong

Samira MaasJoy
Coosje SmidDenise
Dragan BakemaMoumou
Sharon SchoutenZwangerschapsdocente
Elisabeth HesemansSanne
Lisette LivingstonImme
Dalorim WartesJohn-John
Kuno BakkerBewaker opvanghuis
Has DrijverAutomobilist liften
Olga LouzginaEerste moeder