1974: Against the backdrop of a violent miners strike in their quiet Northumbrian village, a likeable teenage artist falls in love with the new girl from London, but their tempestuous relationship and attempts to escape cause him to betray his family, community and best friends; he becomes dangerously embroiled in the rioting of the strike. With attempts to reconcile them failing, he must choose between his old friends and his new love.
as Mark Summers
as Sue Proudlock
as Claire Armstrong
as Big George Armstrong
as Tony Best
as Mr Stevenson
as Margaret Armstrong
as Mrs Jean Tait
as Jonta
as Mr Thompson
as Friendly Miner on Bus
as Barman Mr Best
as Police Sergeant
as Chipshop Worker
as Job Centre Clerk
as Miner
as Fighting Policeman
as Man Talking to Mark in Nightclub
as Girl Talking to Mark in Nightclub
as Mary Summers