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.
Cast
Andy Black
Mark Summers
Jennifer Bryden
Sue Proudlock
Lyndsey Lennon
Claire Armstrong
Danny McCready
Big George Armstrong
Jimmy Carter
Tony Best
Peter G. Reed
Mr Stevenson
Ann Ridley
Margaret Armstrong
Fran Briggs
Mrs Jean Tait
Matthew Brown
Jonta
Wayne Thompson
Mr Thompson
Billy Fane
Friendly Miner on Bus
Bill E. Meeks
Barman Mr Best
Brian Hindmarch
Police Sergeant
Jo Kelly
Chipshop Worker
Craig Rutherford
Job Centre Clerk
Jason Savin
Miner
Adam Baroni
Fighting Policeman
Jonas Daniel Alexander
Man Talking to Mark in Nightclub
Frances Holland
Girl Talking to Mark in Nightclub
Dorothy Lawrence
Mary Summers
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