Joy Boy (2020)
Overview
Based on a true story, Joy Noy revisits pivotal moments in the life of Jonny, a young man caught between his conservative family, an evangelical church and his emergent sexuality.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.03217857142857143 |
Directed By
Stef Smith
Crew
Grace Eyre
Belinda Dean
Tania Lambert
Morgan Benson-Taylor
Stef Smith
Jonny Hawkins
Stef Smith
TOP CAST
George Holahan-Cantwell
Little Jonny
Eden Falk
Harry (Dad)
Alison Bell
Lynn (Mum)
Andrew McFarlane
Ps. Ted
Tracy Mann
Ps. Janine
Jonny Hawkins
Jonny
Patrick Jhanur
Billy
Stef Smith
Felicity
Paul Capsis
Ps. Robert
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