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Dreams of a Life
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Dreams of a Life

2011-08-16 · 95 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Documentary

A filmmaker sets out to discover the life of Joyce Vincent, who died in her bedsit in North London in 2003. Her body wasn't discovered for three years, and newspaper reports offered few details of her life - not even a photograph.

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Directors
Carol Morley
Production companies
Cannon and Morley Productions, Soho Moon Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, Ireland
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 6,595

Top Cast

Zawe AshtonZawe AshtonJoyce Vincent
Alix Luka-CainYoung Joyce
Cornell JohnCornell JohnFather
Neelam BakshiNeelam BakshiMother
Frances CooperSister
Kelly AgbowuSister
Sophia LeonieSophia LeonieSister
Nadia Di MambroSister
Diveen HenryDiveen HenryHousing Officer
Jay SimpsonJay SimpsonCaretaker
Daren Elliott HolmesDaren Elliott HolmesBailiff
Angela SimsAngela SimsCleaner
Jonathan HardenJonathan HardenCleaner
Joanna BrookesJoanna BrookesCleaner
Ki' Juan WhittonYoung Boy
Robert CawseyRobert CawseyStrippogram
Polly KempPolly KempRefuge Worker
Tom NearneyMusician
Lee ColleyLee ColleySound Engineer
Pearl SmithWoman in Pub

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