In the late 1930s, Nella Last, a 49-year-old housewife, participates in the Mass Observation Project, sharing her daily routine. When war breaks out, she defies her husband to join the Women's Voluntary Service, where she finds independence and confidence under the guidance of Mrs. Waite. The film explores her relationships with her sons and the impact of war on the community.
Housewife, 49
A middle-aged housewife in 1930s England agrees to document her daily routine for a social experiment, offering a unique glimpse into the life of a ordinary woman during a tumultuous era.
