Joy

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Joy

2000

0h 11m

8.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

An adolescent girl's journey of self-discovery set in the garish twilight world of Sydney's late night shopping malls and rooftops.

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Production Companies

Australian Film Television and Radio School

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Deborah Clay

Joy

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Tania Segura

Girl friend

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Meg Evans

Girl friend

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Antony Yee

Security Guard

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Barbara Gouskos

Shop Owner

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