My Joy (2010)
Original title: Счастье моё
My Joy is a 2010 Russian-language drama movie directed by Sergei Loznitsa, with a running time of 2h 8m. It stars Olga Shuvalova, Vlad Ivanov and Vladimir Golovin.
Georgy is driving a load of freight into Russia when, after an unpleasant encounter with the police at a border crossing, he finds himself giving a lift to a strange old man with disturbing stories about his younger days in the Army. After next picking up a young woman who works as a prostitute and is wary of the territory, Georgy finds himself lost, and despite asking some homeless men for help, he’s less sure than he was before of how to make his way back where he belongs. As brutal images of violence and alienation cross the screen, Georgy’s odyssey becomes darker and more desperate until it reaches an unexpected conclusion.
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What is My Joy about?
Georgy is driving a load of freight into Russia when, after an unpleasant encounter with the police at a border crossing, he finds himself giving a lift to a strange old man with disturbing stories about his younger days in the Army. After next picking up a young woman who works as a prostitute and is wary of the territory, Georgy finds himself lost, and despite asking some homeless men for help, he’s less sure than he was before of how to make his way back where he belongs. As brutal images of violence and alienation cross the screen, Georgy’s odyssey becomes darker and more desperate until it reaches an unexpected conclusion.
When was My Joy released?
My Joy was released on 30 September 2010.
How long is My Joy?
My Joy runs 2h 8m.
Who made My Joy?
My Joy was directed by Sergei Loznitsa.
Where can I watch My Joy?
My Joy is available on Klassiki and Kanopy.
Where to watch My Joy
Stream: Klassiki
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Olga Shuvalova as Teenage Prostitute
- Vlad Ivanov as Major from Moscow
- Vladimir Golovin as Old Man
- Aleksey Vertkov as Young Lieutenant
- Dmitry Gotsdiner as Commander
- Maria Varsami as Maria
- Boris Kamorzin as Truck driver
- Pavel Vorozhtsov
- Viktor Nemets as Georgy
- Dmitry Poddubny
- Vyacheslav Shikhaleev
- Timofey Tribuntsev