Joy Boy (2020)
Based on a true story, Joy Noy revisits pivotal moments in the life of Jonny, a young man caught between his conservative family, an evangelical church and his emergent sexuality.
Top billed cast
George Holahan-CantwellLittle Jonny
Eden FalkHarry (Dad)
Alison BellLynn (Mum)
Andrew McFarlanePs. Ted
Tracy MannPs. Janine- Jonny HawkinsJonny
Patrick JhanurBilly
Stef SmithFelicity
Paul CapsisPs. Robert
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