Happy-Go-Lucky(2008)- Production Details

Poster of Happy-Go-Lucky

Synopsis

Poppy, an irrepressibly freespirited school teacher, brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters. Poppy's ability to maintain her perspective is tested when her commuter bike is stolen. However, she signs up for driving lessons with Scott, who turns out to be her nemesis--a fuming, uptight cynic. As the tension of their weekly lessons builds, Poppy encounters even more challenges to her positive state of mind: a fiery flamenco instructor, her bitter pregnant sister, a troubled homeless man and a young bully in her class, not to mention that she has also thrown out her back. How this affects not only Poppy's world view but also the outlook of those around her begs the question "glass half full or half empty"?

Production Details

In Theaters

  • October 10, 2008

MPAA Rating

R (for language)

Genres

Drama, Foreign, Comedy

Run Time

1 hour 58 minutes

Distributors

Miramax Films

Box Office

$3,494,485

Also Known As

  • Happy Go Lucky
  • Untitled (Mike Leigh Project)

Production Status

Released

Produced In

United Kingdom

Directors

Mike Leigh

Director