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Joy Boy

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 Cast

  • George Holahan-Cantwell

    George Holahan-Cantwell

    Little Jonny

  • Eden Falk

    Eden Falk

    Harry (Dad)

  • Alison Bell

    Alison Bell

    Lynn (Mum)

  • Andrew McFarlane

    Andrew McFarlane

    Ps. Ted

  • Tracy Mann

    Tracy Mann

    Ps. Janine

  • Jonny Hawkins

    Jonny Hawkins

    Jonny

  • Patrick Jhanur

    Patrick Jhanur

    Billy

  • Stef Smith

    Stef Smith

    Felicity

  • Paul Capsis

    Paul Capsis

    Ps. Robert

Overview

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.

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