Released:
2005-02-28

Overview:
A gripping story of love, deceit, betrayal and survival set against the backdrop of the Miners' Strike of 1984-85. Michelle is married to Gary, a young miner who goes on strike as soon as the dispute between the Thatcher government and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) begins. Meanwhile, her sister Linda's husband Paul is a local policeman. Paul becomes more and more voluble in his opposition to the strike, while Linda looks around her and witnesses the women of her community suddenly find a voice and independence. The scene is set for political and personal conflicts which would change their lives forever.

Director:
David Thacker

Runtime:
1h 42min

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Christine Tremarco
  as
  Michelle
• 
  Maxine Peake
  as
  Linda
• 
  Jamie Draven
  as
  Gary
• 
  Adrian Bower
  as
  Paul
• 
  Jason Flemyng
  as
  Martin