Joy

Nan
1h 39m
2018
6 /10 (43)

Overview

Close to paying off her debts, a Nigerian sex worker in Austria coaches a reluctant novice, and assesses the risks of taking a faster path to freedom.

Country : Austria
Genre : Drama
Languages : English, Deutsch
Released Date: 2018-09-04

Top Billed Cast

Anwulika Alphonsus

Joy

Precious Mariam Sanusi

Precious

Angela Ekeleme

Madame

Gift Igweh

Sandra John

Chika Kipo

Ella Osagie

Eziza Isibor

Juju Priest

Glory Aghastmwan

Girl at the Juju Ritual

Ernest Omachugbo

Black Boys

Iwunnah Everlyn Nkechi

Hair Stylists

Joy Utomi

Hair Stylists

Jane Okoh

Joy's Daughter

Jane Smith

Foster Mother

Swantje Beckmann

Joy's Doctor

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