Joy Comes In The Morning is a 2017 family drama directed by Joy Shannon. The movie follows the story of a young mother, Joy (played by Victoria Mast), who is struggling to keep her family together in the midst of financial struggles, health issues, and a failing marriage. As the movie opens, we meet Joy and her husband Brian (Michael Basil) as they struggle to provide for their two young children. Brian is working long hours at a factory, while Joy is doing her best to make ends meet with odd jobs and freelance work. However, their financial situation is becoming increasingly dire, and soon they are forced to sell their home and move into a cramped apartment.
As Joy tries to hold her family together, she also faces health issues of her own. She has been living with chronic pain for years, but has been unable to get a diagnosis or treatment. Her doctors are dismissive of her symptoms, telling her that they are all in her head. However, as her condition worsens, Joy becomes desperate for answers and begins to research her symptoms on her own.
Meanwhile, Joy's daughter Lily (Rose Marie Cavanna) is struggling with her own issues. She is a teenager in a new school, and is finding it difficult to fit in. She is also harboring a secret crush on a boy in her class, but is too afraid to act on her feelings.
As Joy and Lily try to navigate their own challenges, they are also facing a strained relationship with Brian. As he becomes increasingly distant and preoccupied with work, Joy and Lily feel neglected and alone.
Throughout the movie, we watch as Joy and her family face one obstacle after another. But despite the hardships they face, they continue to hold on to hope and find moments of joy in their everyday lives. Whether it's Joy finding solace in her music, Lily bonding with her grandmother, or Brian finally opening up to his wife, the family begins to rediscover the love and support that has always been there.
In the end, Joy Comes In The Morning is a poignant reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. Through its message of resilience and perseverance, the movie is a heartwarming tribute to the power of family, love, and faith.
Joy Comes In The Morning is a 2017 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes.
It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.9.
