Poppy, an irrepressibly freespirited school teacher, brings an infectious laugh and an unsinkable sense of optimism to every situation she encounters. Poppy's ability to maintain her perspective is tested when her commuter bike is stolen. However, she signs up for driving lessons with Scott, who turns out to be her nemesis--a fuming, uptight cynic. As the tension of their weekly lessons builds, Poppy encounters even more challenges to her positive state of mind: a fiery flamenco instructor, her bitter pregnant sister, a troubled homeless man and a young bully in her class, not to mention that she has also thrown out her back. How this affects not only Poppy's world view but also the outlook of those around her begs the question a glass half full or half empty?
Movie Type:Art/Foreign, Comedy and Drama MPAA Rating:R for language. Running Time:1 hr. 58 min. Directed By: Mike Leigh Cast: Sally Hawkins, Andrea Riseborough, Alexis Zegerman, Sinead Matthews, Eddie Marsan Released: October 10th, 2008 (limited) U.S. Box Office:TBA
