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Happy-Go-Lucky

[cert 15, 118 mins]

Mike Leigh's latest film follows Poppy, a primary school teacher, who loves the children she teaches, and works hard. We see how she deals with the harsh realities of life with a smile, never losing her sense of humour.

A woman smiles in front of a map of the world

Director: Mike Leigh

Starring: Sally Hawkins, Alexis Zegerman, Andrea Riseborough

Level: AS, A2, GCSE

Subjects: Film Studies, Media Studies

Related Links:

Happy Go Lucky study guide

Happy Go Lucky DVD