Joy Boy

Joy Boy

2020•9m•1.0/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

1.0/10(3)

Based on a true story, Joy Noy revisits pivotal moments in the life of Jonny, a young man caught between his conservative family, an evangelical church and his emergent sexuality.

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

George Holahan-Cantwell

George Holahan-Cantwell

Little Jonny

Eden Falk

Harry (Dad)

Alison Bell

Alison Bell

Lynn (Mum)

Andrew McFarlane

Ps. Ted

Tracy Mann

Tracy Mann

Ps. Janine

Jonny Hawkins

Jonny

Patrick Jhanur

Patrick Jhanur

Billy

Stef Smith

Stef Smith

Felicity

Paul Capsis

Paul Capsis

Ps. Robert

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