Director: David Thacker
Writer: William Ivory
Producer: Antonia Bird, Alison Jackson
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.
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Director: David Thacker
Writer: William Ivory
Producer: Antonia Bird, Alison Jackson
Production Companies: 4Way Pictures, Screen Yorkshire, Company Pictures, BBC
Countries: United Kingdom
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