UK,
2008, 113 min
Directed by:
Mike LeighScreenplay:
Mike LeighCinematography:
Dick PopeComposer:
Gary YershonCast:
Sally Hawkins, Elliot Cowan, Alexis Zegerman, Andrea Riseborough, Sinead Matthews, Eddie Marsan, Nonso Anozie, Philip Arditti, Oliver Maltman, Samuel Roukin (more)Plots(1)
Free-spirited and effervescent, Poppy is a schoolteacher whose unstoppable optimism guides her life. Bubbling forth with giggles, laughter and jokes, life's a bowl of cherries even when she comes across a few pits. Whether it's a cranky driving teacher or a fiery flamenco instructor, Poppy embraces life on the sunny side of the street. It's a joyous, feel-good film you'll find irresistible. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2009 - Mike Leigh (Best Original Screenplay)
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2008 - Eddie Marsan (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2008 - Alexis Zegerman (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2008 - Sally Hawkins (Best Actress)
European Film Awards
- 2008 - Mike Leigh (Best Film)
- 2008 - Sally Hawkins (Best Actress)
Golden Globes
- 2009 - Sally Hawkins (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy)
- 2009 - Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2008 - Sally Hawkins (Best Actress)
- 2008 - Mike Leigh (Best Screenplay)
- 2008 - Eddie Marsan (Best Supporting Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2008 - Mike Leigh (Best Director)
- 2008 - Sally Hawkins (Best Actress)
- 2008 - Best Film
- 2008 - Mike Leigh (Best Screenplay)
Berlinale (Berlin International Film Festival)
- 2008 - Sally Hawkins (Silver Bear for Best Actress)
- 2008 - Mike Leigh (Golden Bear for Best Film)
Norwegian International Film Festival Haugesund
- 2008 - Mike Leigh (The Ray of Sunshine)