Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)

Plot Summary

Poppy Cross is happy-go-lucky. At 30, she lives in Camden: cheeky, playful, frank, funny, and talkative to strangers. She's a conscientious and exuberant primary-school teacher, flatmates with her long-time friend Zoe, she's close to one sister and not so close to another. In this slice-of-life story, she takes driving lessons from Scott, a dour and tightly-wound instructor; takes classes in flamenco dance from a fiery Spaniard; encounters a tramp in the night; and sorts out a student's aggressive behavior with a social worker's help. Does her open attitude puts her at risk of misunderstanding or worse? What is the root of happiness?

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (2009)

Oscar 2009

Nominated

Best Writing, Original Screenplay

Mike Leigh

Golden Globes, USA (2009)

Golden Globe 2009

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical

Berlin International Film Festival (2008)

Golden Berlin Bear 2008

Nominated

Golden Berlin Bear

Mike Leigh