In this poignant coming-of-age story, a working-class teenager named Jo navigates complex relationships and identities in northern England. After her mother's impulsive marriage forces Jo onto the streets, she finds solace with a gay coworker, Geoffrey, and together they prepare for the birth of Jo's baby, conceived from a one-night stand with a Black sailor, Jimmy. As the three form an unconventional family unit, Jo's mother reappears, seeking to reassert her dominance. The film explores themes of class, sexuality, and family, asking which relationships will ultimately prevail.
A Taste of Honey
A teenage girl struggles to adapt to her new life after her mother's remarriage, finding comfort in an unlikely friendship that helps her cope with her secrets.
