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The Joy (2010): Cast

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The Joy is a 2010 drama directed by Felipe Bragança and Marina Meliande, starring Maria Gladys, Mariana Lima and Márcio Vito. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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The Joy (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Joy About?

The premise of The Joy without spoilers.

A superhero‑styled fable about courage and youth, it follows 16‑year‑old Luiza who cannot bear news of the world ending. On Christmas night her cousin John is shot in the Lowlands and vanishes. Weeks later, while Luiza isolates herself in her Rio apartment with her mother, a ghostly John appears at the door, begging her to hide him.

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Cast & crew

The Joy Cast

Maria Gladys leads the cast, with Mariana Lima and Márcio Vito. Directed by Felipe Bragança and Marina Meliande; 9 actors are credited in all.

From the directors

More from Felipe Bragança and Marina Meliande

More films directed by Felipe Bragança and Marina Meliande: A Yellow Animal, Bring me the Head of Carmen M., Sultry and Don’t Swallow My Heart, Alligator Girl.

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FAQ

The Joy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Joy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Joy?

The Joy runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was The Joy released?

The Joy was released on May 24, 2010.

Who directed The Joy?

The Joy was directed by Felipe Bragança and Marina Meliande.

More films by Felipe Bragança

Who is in the cast of The Joy?

The Joy stars Maria Gladys, Mariana Lima and Márcio Vito, among 9 credited actors.

Does The Joy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Joy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Joy in?

The original language of The Joy is Portuguese.

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