Some Happy Day

Some Happy Day provides a realistic portrayal of urban homelessness set in the Australian inner city suburb of St Kilda.

Against a backdrop of some of Australia's most popular tourist sites, the story of a homeless woman, Tina, is set against those around her. Some are seeking the best for her while others may not.

This is such an important story as it lays bare the reality of many homeless people who still have capacity, hopes and dreams - but for a variety of reasons can never break the cycle.

Some Happy Day succeeds in its realism through the perspective of the case worker, Frances, who must walk an incredibly sensitive tightrope.

A great movie that hopefully will make a real difference.

A really compelling and watchable drama about such an important and topical subject in Australia (let alone globally). Some Happy Day has some incredible performances, is wonderfully shot and is underpinned by a great soundtrack. Its great to see Australian talent manifest in such an important body of work. Film making in Australia continues to come of age - thoroughly recommended!

Such a moving story told simply and beautifully. Cinematography is beautiful, acting is flawless and will leave you feeling all sorts of emotions for days.

Could not love this more.

This was so powerful. I can't stop thinking about this film. It's opened my eyes and left me feeling so much more empathy and heartbreak for people that don't have a home. If you don't know what it's like first hand, it's given me an incredible insight into the lives of people who are sleeping rough. Set in Melbourne and Daylesford, it really hits hard. It's a very emotional film that has been beautifully made. I highly recommend that everyone should watch this and share it as much as you can so that more people start the conversation about what we can all do to help make some changes to this situation we have right here in Australia.

I was fortuitous to see Some Happy Day at the magnificent Classic Cinema last night. I absolutely loved it, and can't stop thinking about this film and it's reality. I admired the parallel stories and the music was outstanding. This movie has to get a bigger release to enable all Melbornian's/Australian's to have the opportunity to watch, and to feel empathy and understanding and to take action to incite change with homelessness.

I often walk those streets in St. Kilda, eat at those cafes, watch the buskers, walk to that popular beach and the surrounds. Most people wouldn't know what goes on, but this movie alerts us all to the fact that we have to do more to support homeless people, not only with adequate housing, but with everything that matters in life. Thank you to Catherine and Abe and the whole team that brought this movie into our lives. A huge thank you to all the workers at the Crisis Centre - what amazing people!

I was very proud of Peter George and JMC Academy's involvement. So many people were involved in the making. Congratulations to all of you.

The Q&A after the movie was inspiring. Thank you, brilliantly filmed and portrayed.