Movie "Happy-Go-Lucky" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "Happy-Go-Lucky"

Just how hard is it to be happy? In the effervescent new comedy from writer/director Mike Leigh ("Vera Drake," "Secrets & Lies"), Sally Hawkins stars as Poppy, 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?"

Starring actors in "Happy-Go-Lucky" movie:

Sally Hawkins as a character Poppy Sally Hawkins also starred in the next movies: "Layer Cake" in a role of Slasher; "All or Nothing" in a role of Samantha; "Cassandra's Dream" in a role of Kate; "Waz" in a role of Elly; "Persuasion" in a role of Anne Elliot;

Alexis Zegerman as a character Zoe Alexis Zegerman starred only in the movie "Happy-Go-Lucky"

Samuel Roukin as a character Tim Samuel Roukin also starred in the next movies: "Bright Star" in a role of John Reynolds;

Andrea Riseborough as a character Dawn Andrea Riseborough also starred in the next movies: "Mad Sad & Bad" in a role of Julia;

Sinead Matthews as a character Alice Sinead Matthews also starred in the next movies: "Pride & Prejudice" in a role of Betsy; "Half Broken Things" in a role of Steph; "Hogfather" in a role of Violet;

Kate O'Flynn as a character Suzy Kate O'Flynn starred only in the movie "Happy-Go-Lucky"

Sarah Niles as a character Tash Sarah Niles starred only in the movie "Happy-Go-Lucky"

Eddie Marsan as a character Scott Eddie Marsan also starred in the next movies: "21 Grams" in a role of Reverend John; "Gangs of New York" in a role of Killoran; "V for Vendetta" in a role of Etheridge; "Miami Vice" in a role of Nicholas; "The Lost Empire" in a role of Pigsy; "Gangster No. 1" in a role of Eddie Miller; "Grow Your Own"; "The Illusionist" in a role of Josef Fischer; "I Want Candy" in a role of Doug; "Hancock" in a role of Kenneth 'Red' Parker Jr.; "Sherlock Holmes" in a role of Inspector Lestrade; "God on Trial" in a role of Lieble; "Me and Orson Welles" in a role of John Houseman; "Heartless" in a role of Weapons Man;

Joseph Kloska as a character Suzy's friend Joseph Kloska starred only in the movie "Happy-Go-Lucky"

Sylvestra Le Touzel as a character Heather Sylvestra Le Touzel also starred in the next movies: "Amazing Grace" in a role of Marianne Thornton;

Elliot Cowan as a character Bookseller Elliot Cowan also starred in the next movies: "The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey" in a role of James Mcdowell;

Nonso Anozie as a character Ezra Nonso Anozie also starred in the next movies: "The Last Legion" in a role of Batiatus; "Cass" in a role of Cass; "RocknRolla" in a role of Tank; "Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang" in a role of Sergeant Jeffreys;

Trevor Cooper as a character Patient Trevor Cooper starred only in the movie "Happy-Go-Lucky"

Philip Arditti as a character Flamenco Student Philip Arditti starred only in the movie "Happy-Go-Lucky"

Tim Glanfield as a character Man in Pub Tim Glanfield also starred in the next movies: "The Boys Are Back" in a role of Family Man;