Plot
Poppy Cross is happy-go-lucky. At 30, she lives in Camden: cheeky, playful, frank while funny, and talkative to strangers. She's a conscientious and exuberant primary-school teacher, flatmates with Zoe, her long-time friend; she's close to one sister, and not so close to another. In this slice of life story, we watch her take driving lessons from Scott, a dour and tightly-wound instructor, take classes in flamenco dance from a fiery Spaniard, encounter a tramp in the night, and sort out a student's aggressive behavior with a social worker's help. Along the way, we wonder if her open attitude puts her at risk of misunderstanding or worse. What is the root of happiness?
Written by
Mike Leigh
Directed by
Mike Leigh
Crew
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
UK Film Council, Summit Entertainment, Special Treats Productions, Ingenious Film Partners, Film4 Productions, Thin Man Films
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 39 wins & 63 nominations total