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Joy

Synopsis

Imprisoned in child detention, Jacob finds himself alone and desperate to reach the outside world. Help from an unlikely source gives his predicament an even weirder twist.
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021 - Shorts - Your UK Or Mine?

Details

Year
2021
Type of film
Shorts
Running time
20 min
Director
Alexandra Brodski
Producer
Sabina Smitham
Screenwriter
Alexandra Brodski, Amelia Spencer
Principal cast
Juliet Cowan, Olivia Booth-Ford, Hara Yannas

Genre

Woman Director Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

sabinasmitham@gmail.com

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