Joy

Joy

2000•11m•8.5/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.5/10(2)

An adolescent girl's journey of self-discovery set in the garish twilight world of Sydney's late night shopping malls and rooftops.

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Production

Australian Film Television and Radio School

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Deborah Clay

Joy

Tania Segura

Girl friend

Meg Evans

Girl friend

Antony Yee

Security Guard

Barbara Gouskos

Barbara Gouskos

Shop Owner

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