Set against the backdrop of Thatcherism and the Irish Troubles, the film follows Mick, a young man from Sheffield, as he navigates his uncertain future. With no expectations to fall back on, Mick struggles to find work and build a life for himself. His best friend Alan takes a different path, joining the army to fix tanks and serving in Belfast. Meanwhile, Mick meets Karen, a young woman who works at a shoe shop and is dealing with her own family issues. As Mick and Karen grow closer, they must confront the challenges of adulthood and the uncertain future that lies ahead.
Looks and Smiles
Two disillusioned teenagers, Mick and Alan, struggle to find their place in 1980s Britain's bleak economic landscape after leaving school, facing harsh realities of unemployment and uncertainty.
