The film Like Father explores the struggles of a family in crisis, focusing on the dislocations of a grandfather, father, and son. The story revolves around Arthur, a 70-year-old former miner, who is losing his allotment to a coastal redevelopment scheme, and his son Joe, a 40-year-old ex-miner who is struggling to make a living through music. Their 10-year-old grandson Michael is grappling with his own realities amidst the wreckage of the coal industry. The film delves into the complexities of the past and the ties that bind them, set against the rich backdrop of East Durham's landscapes and locations.
Like Father
A family's complex web of relationships is revealed across three generations as they navigate the changing landscape of post-industrial East Durham.
