Joy

Joy

6.0IMDb Score
Released:2010-04-08
Genre:Drama
Duration:75 min
Country:Netherlands
Director:Mijke de Jong
Actors:Samira Maas, Coosje Smid, Dragan Bakema, Sharon Schouten, Elisabeth Hesemans
Production:IDTV Film

Overview:

Joy is an emotionally damaged young woman of eighteen, who was given up at birth, to grow up in homes and with foster families. She lives on the fringes of society, getting by on benefits and earning a little extra by playing the accordion in the subway. In addition, she is a skilled shoplifter and has never been caught.

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