#30. Happy-Go-Lucky
Director/Writer: Mike Leigh
Producers: Simon Channing-Williams (The Constant Gardener)
Distributor: Currently Seeking Distribution
The Gist: Described as an improvised modern-day comedy set in London,Sally Hawkins stars as a teacher with an unstoppably sunny disposition. This tracks the jaded but electric Johnny (David Thewlis) on his odyssey through London.
Fact: This is a third Leigh film for actress Sally Hawkins.
See It: Not much is know on Leigh’s newest – but his last film Vera Drake showed the filmmaker still had the stuff.
Release Date/Status?: Berlin film festival results will dedicate how quickly we get to see the film.