A funny, heartfelt and life-affirming coming-of-age story starring Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us).
Seventeen-year-old Ivy has beaten cancer, but she’s struggling to find her place in the world. When her parents insist she spend the summer at a camp for teenagers affected by cancer, she is less than enthusiastic. Determined not to be treated differently, Ivy arrives at what she jokingly calls "Chemo Camp" expecting the worst.
What she finds instead is an unforgettable summer filled with friendship, first love, laughter, rebellion and a group of fellow misfits who understand exactly what she’s been through. As old fears and new possibilities collide, Ivy discovers that moving forward might mean opening herself up to life again.
Warm, witty and refreshingly honest, Sunny Dancer is an uplifting story about resilience, friendship and making every moment count.
What the Critics Said
The Guardian called it a"big-hearted, well-acted" coming-of-age story that brings"new warmth" to a familiar genre
IndieWire praised Bella Ramsey’s performance and described the film as a"sincere coming-of-age story" elevated by a cast that fully commits to the material
Screen Daily described it as a"confident and upbeat UK teen drama" that wraps its heavy themes in an accessible and entertaining package
Director: George Jaques
Cast: Bella Ramsey, James Norton, Neil Patrick Harris, Jessica Gunning, Conrad Khan, Ruby Stokes, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Daniel Quinn Toye, Earl Cave, Kat Murphy
Film Length: 105mins
Format: 2D
Cert: 15
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