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Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)
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Ratings: 7.0/10 from 20,788 users
Metascore:
84/100
Reviews: 174 user | 207 critic | 34 from Metacritic.com A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her. Director:Mike LeighWriter:Mike Leigh |
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Bookshop Assistant
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Sinead Matthews | ... |
Alice
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Kate O'Flynn | ... | |
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Sarah Niles | ... | |
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Joseph Kloska | ... |
Suzy's Boyfriend
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Anna Reynolds | ... |
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Trevor Cooper | ... |
Patient
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Karina Fernandez | ... |
Flamenco Teacher
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Storyline
Poppy Cross is happy-go-lucky. At 30, she lives in Camden: cheeky, playful, frank while funny, and talkative to strangers. She's a conscientious and exuberant primary-school teacher, flatmates with Zoe, her long-time friend; she's close to one sister, and not so close to another. In this slice of life story, we watch her take driving lessons from Scott, a dour and tightly-wound instructor, take classes in flamenco dance from a fiery Spaniard, encounter a tramp in the night, and sort out a student's aggressive behavior with a social worker's help. Along the way, we wonder if her open attitude puts her at risk of misunderstanding or worse. What is the root of happiness? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
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The one movie this fall that will put a smile on your face.Parents Guide:
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(Ireland) See more »Also Known As:
La felicidad trae suerte See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
£385,190 (UK) (20 April 2008) (77 Screens)Gross:
$3,494,485 (USA) (18 January 2009)Company Credits
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Poppy: [pulls out book from shelf] The Road to Reality...
[smiles and pushes the book back]
Poppy: Don't wanna be going there!
[laughs]
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Written by Paul Anka (as Anka) / Sammy Cahn (as Cahn) / Figuier / Michel Jourdan (as Jourdain) / Claude Vasor (as Vasori)
Published by Chrysalis Music Ltd (c) 1973
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Continuity: In the scene after Poppy has aborted her lessons for good with Scott, she walks past the same row of shops twice. See more »Quotes
Title Card: [first lines]Poppy: [pulls out book from shelf] The Road to Reality...
[smiles and pushes the book back]
Poppy: Don't wanna be going there!
[laughs]
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"Let Me Try Again"Written by Paul Anka (as Anka) / Sammy Cahn (as Cahn) / Figuier / Michel Jourdan (as Jourdain) / Claude Vasor (as Vasori)
Published by Chrysalis Music Ltd (c) 1973
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