In this poignant coming-of-age drama, a teenage girl from a working-class background navigates a complex web of relationships and identities in northern England. After her mother's impulsive marriage forces her out of the family home, Jo finds solace with a gay coworker and eventually becomes pregnant after a one-night stand with a black sailor. As she prepares to raise her child, Jo's makeshift family unit is tested by the reappearance of her domineering mother, leading to a heartwarming exploration of what it means to form a family.
A Taste of Honey
A young teenager, carrying a life-altering secret, is suddenly left to navigate her new reality when her mother remarries, forcing her to rely on a kind stranger for emotional support.