The Joy_
"A Super Heroes Movie"
Joy is a fable about courage and youth. It tells the story of Luiza, 16 year old girl, who can not stand to hear about the end of the world… On a Christmas night, his cousin John is mysteriously shot in a street in the Lowlands and disappears into the night. Weeks later, while Luiza spends days alone in the apartment where he lives with his mother in Rio de Janeiro, a mysterious visitor comes knocking on your door: John, as a ghost, asking to hide there.
Director
Marina Meliande
Starring
Clara Barbieri, César Cardadeiro, Sandro Mattos
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Fandor Amazon Channel
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Joy was released 16 years ago in 2010.
Overview
Joy is a fable about courage and youth. It tells the story of Luiza, 16 year old girl, who can not stand to hear about the end of the world… On a Christmas n...
The Joy is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 46m.
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FiGa Films
Duas Mariola Filmes
Arissas Multimedia
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Joy about?
Joy is a fable about courage and youth. It tells the story of Luiza, 16 year old girl, who can not stand to hear about the end of the world… On a Christmas night, his cousin John is mysteriously shot in a street in the Lowlands and disappears into the night. Weeks later, while Luiza spends days alone in the apartment where he lives with his mother in Rio de Janeiro, a mysterious visitor comes knocking on your door: John, as a ghost, asking to hide there.
How long is The Joy?
The Joy has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed The Joy?
The Joy was directed by Marina Meliande.
Who stars in The Joy?
The cast of The Joy includes Clara Barbieri, César Cardadeiro, Sandro Mattos, Tainá Medina, Rikle Miranda.
What is the rating of The Joy?
The Joy has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
KEYWORDS (1)
woman director