Finding Joy
2003 | 95m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Billie Dean |
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| Writer: | Billie Dean |
| Staring: |
| Joy Brown (Billie Dean) is a 40-something woman with little confidence, less self-esteem and a burning desire to realise her dream of being a singer/songwriter. But she cant sing. When Joy takes in a stray dog, Raffi, her life immediately changes. Her best friend, the tarot card reading Tessa (Janet Watson Kruse), moves in, Joy changes her name to Luna Starr, and she meets Peter Wolfman (Andrew Einspruch). When Peter encourages her to perform with him at the local pizzerias folk music nights, Joy sings sort of hiding behind masks of wigs and silliness. Despite the singing, Peter and Joys relationship blossoms. But there are lots of hiccups along the way -- ex-wives, ex-husbands, frightening performances, and bucket loads of doubt. Set to the backdrop of the folk music scene in an arty country town, the film celebrates universal themes of friendship, low self-esteem, love relationships, and the joy of dogs. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 19, 2003 |
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| Director: | Billie Dean |
| Writer: | Billie Dean |
| Genres: | Drama, Romance |
| Keywords | confidence, friendship, folk music, love, dog, self esteem, singer-songwriter, doubts, relationships, joy, music, courage |
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| Box Office |
Revenue: $0
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2025 Entered: Apr 27, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Billie Dean | Joy Brown |
| Andrew Einspruch | Peter Wolfman |
| Janet Watson Kruse | Tessa |
| Rebecca Barratt | Sally |
| Todd Dwyer | Matt |
| Cameron McAuliffe | Nick |
| Angry Anderson | Kris Quaid |
| Jenny Morris | Tracey |
| Tamsin Dean Einspruch | Tarquin |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Billie Dean | Writer, Director |
| Anthony Jennings | Cinematography |
| Kristen Anderson | Art Direction |
| Tamara Miller | Sound Recordist |
| Michael Fredlund | Casting Assistant |
| Martin Thorne | Editor |
| Anthony D'Angio | Art Designer |
| Greg Penniket | Boom Operator |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Andrew Einspruch | Producer |
| Martin Guinness | Producer |
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