Project Detail

Two for Joy

Synopsis

A coming-of-age drama following a daughter, her mother and her wayward younger brother as their relationship reaches critical mass.
A portrait of modern Britain seen through the eyes of a family in crisis which shines a spotlight on issues affecting marginal communities, including young carers, mental illness and national identity.
Official Selection Edinburgh International Film Festival 2018 - World premiere

Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Features
Running time
84 mins
Format
Kodak 35mm film
Director
Tom Beard 1st Feature
Producer
Emma Comley, Sadie Frost, Andrew Green
Co-Producer
Mat Wakeham, Michael Wiggs
Executive Producer
Andrew Green, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross
Editor
Izabella Curry
Screenwriter
Tom Beard
Director of Photography
Tim Sidell
Production Designer
Laura Ellis Cricks
Principal cast
Samantha Morton, Billie Piper, Daniel Mays, Emila Jones, Bella Ramsey, Badger Skelton

Genre

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Production Status

Production Company

A Blonde to Black Pictures production with support from Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, White and Company, in collaboration with Kodak and Cinelab

Blonde to Black Pictures

Emma Comley
55 Dean Street
London
W1D 6AF

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