Some Happy Day

This is a story of resilience and connection, and of how society fails so many women and children. Why are there women sleeping rough on our streets when we live in an affluent city, in an affluent country?

Beautifully shot on the streets of St Kilda and in country Daylesford this movie gives us a glimpse into the life of a woman who has never had secure housing. A product of childhood trauma and abuse, she has no concept of the comforts that many of us take for granted.

While highlighting the violence and prejudice experienced while living on the streets, the movie also displays the supportive connections that can be made and possible pathways to a safer and more secure future. Secure housing for all is the most economical decision governments can make.

A brilliant debut film for writer and director, Catherine Hill. She elicits strong performances from her cast and treats the subject with empathy and respect. Cameron Zayec's cinematography is a delight, making this a beautiful film to watch. Highly recommended.

A beautifully shot, authentic and powerful film about homelessness in Australia. Peta Brady's performance is outstanding. This is a compassionate film which reminds us that people don't chose to be without a home and that people can continue to move forward with resilience and determination, against the odds. This is an important film that will make a difference to how people think about homelessness and disadvantage in this country.

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.

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.

Moving film which doesn't patronise it's audience. The way it's shot feels soft and gentle which is stark against the tough subject matter. Peta Brady's performance is excellent, I felt empathy and understanding for her character and a deeper understanding of the circumstances around chronic homelessness.