'Happy-Go-Lucky' a real gem

Director Leigh, famous for his unstructured impro films, comes up with another gem in teacher Poppy - wonderfully played by Hawkins - who sails through life sprinkling it with optimistic goodness and light. A real can-do girl.

Thu, 17 Apr, 2008 - 21:20

Director: Mike Leigh

Cast: Sally Hawkins, Samuel Roukin, Andrea Riseborough, Alexis Zegerman

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