Two for Joy

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Two for Joy

2018

1h 26m

7.5(13 votes)

Drama

Overview

A troubled family's problems come to a head during a stay in a seaside town.

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Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Samantha Morton

Aisha

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Billie Piper

Lillah

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Daniel Mays

Lias

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Emilia Jones

Violet

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Badger Skelton

Troy

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Bella Ramsey

Miranda

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Adam Young

Kyle

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David Elliot

Cam

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Eva Fontaine

Social Worker

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Jessica White

Social Worker

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Ibinabo Jack

Policewoman

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Simon Blake

Policeman

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Dana Haqjoo

Shopkeeper

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Milad Jamali

Shopkeeper's Son

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Kate Lassman Long

Girl on Bus / Pier 1

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Aaliya Hibbert

Girl on Bus / Pier 2

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Grace Hogg-Robinson

Natalie

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Savannah Acquah

Vi's Friend

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Marlo Rye

Nathan's Friend

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Beatrice May

Drunk Girl

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