My Name Is Joe
May 15 1998
•2h 45m
•Drama
Two thirtysomethings, unemployed former alcoholic Joe and community health worker Sarah, start a romantic relationship in the one of the toughest Glasgow neighbourhoods.
Cast
See allPeter Mullan
Joe
Louise Goodall
Sarah
David McKay
Liam
Gary Lewis
Shanks
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