Bill Pickard

Amongst the desperation and fear growing in a crime ridden estate in northern England, one man becomes embroiled into saving what community life exists.

When suspicious bruising is found on Lisa's son, Bobby, she is forced to confront her own childhood trauma to prevent him from being taken by a well-meaning social worker.

A withdrawn woman's relationship with her husband is pushed to the brink when their dog's birthday dredges up a shared trauma.