Two for Joy

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Original title: Two for Joy
Year: 2018
Running time: 86 min.
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Tom Beard
Screenwriter: Tom Beard
Music: Rodaidh McDonald
Cinematography: Tim Sidell
Cast: Samantha Morton, Billie Piper, Emilia Jones, Daniel Mays, Bella Ramsey, Grace Hogg-Robinson, David Elliot, Ibinabo Jack, Badger Skelton, Adam Young, Dana Haqjoo, Eva Fontaine, Savannah Acquah, Seychella
Producer: BFI Film Fund, Blonde to Black Pictures, Creative England, Goldfinch Studios, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology
Genre: Drama
Synopsis / Plot: A troubled family's problems come to a head during a stay in a seaside town.

Critics' reviews

"All of the acting is strong in this disturbing domestic drama (...) The seedy atmosphere is well caught by cinematographer Tim Sidell and production designer Laura Ellis Cricks"

Stephen Farber: The Hollywood Reporter
"The lack of noise and distraction means that we are better placed to see the lovely, subtle work by Morton"

Wendy Ide: Screendaily
"A confident, good-looking, heartfelt film in the pastoral social-realist style, with strong performances from an excellent cast (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

Peter Bradshaw: The Guardian
"This indie charts a family on the margins with compassion and universally strong performances (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

Patrick Peters: Time Out

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