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.
Cast
- Christine Tremarco as Michelle
- Maxine Peake as Linda
- Jamie Draven as Gary
- Adrian Bower as Paul
- Jason Flemyng as Martin
- Clive Russell as Gordon
- Barbara Marten as Doreen
- Kelli Hollis as Bev
- David MacCreedy as Charlie
- Danny Cunningham as Colin