They Call Me Joy (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1997, They Call Me Joy is a drama film directed by Carlos Siguion-Reyna, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. When asked for her real name, the feisty woman in a rural whorehouse would quip, "Ligaya. It means joy. And that's what I sell." Yet the small-town prostitute is not resigned that she would be in the flesh trade forever. She still harbors the dream of getting out of the job someday. She saves money and fancies that someone would come and marry her as if she were clean and never been a whore. That becomes almost a reality when a hardworking farmer enters her life. Under some problematic circumstances, her chances get blown away-but not exactly of her sole doing.
Who’s in it. They Call Me Joy stars Rosanna Roces as Ligaya, John Arcilla as Polding, Isabel Granada as Estela and Chanda Romero as Lolay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, They Call Me Joy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch They Call Me Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of They Call Me Joy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch They Call Me Joy (1997)?
- In US, They Call Me Joy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is They Call Me Joy worth watching?
- They Call Me Joy holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in They Call Me Joy?
- They Call Me Joy stars Rosanna Roces, John Arcilla, Isabel Granada, Chanda Romero and Armida Siguion-Reyna.
- When was They Call Me Joy released?
- They Call Me Joy was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.