Name: My Joy
Director: Sergei Loznitsa
Genre: Drama
Released: 2010
Duration: 128 min
Cast: Olga Shuvalova, Vlad Ivanov, Vladimir Golovin, Aleksey Vertkov, Dmitry Gotsdiner

What My Joy Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch My Joy?

My Joy is available to watch on digital platforms such as Klassiki. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is My Joy?

My Joy runs for 128 minutes (2h 8m).

When did My Joy come out?

My Joy was released in 2010.

Who directed My Joy?

My Joy was directed by Sergei Loznitsa.

Who stars in My Joy?

My Joy stars Olga Shuvalova, Vlad Ivanov, Vladimir Golovin, Aleksey Vertkov.

What is My Joy's rating?

My Joy holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 6.3/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 69 out of 100.