Maggie has had four children, by four different fathers, removed by social services because of a previous violent relationship. When she meets Jorge, a gentle Latin American refugee, she gradually sees her chance for happiness, but her history still haunts her.
Directed by Ken Loach
love
family
social services
Trailer
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Letterboxd
3.8 / 5
Where to Watch
Cast
Crissy Rock
Maggie Conlan
Ray Winstone
Simon
Clare Perkins
Jill
Arbel Jones
Social Worker
Tom Keller
Social Worker
Terence Maynard
Social Worker
Nick Miles
Social Worker
Bruce Alexander
Lawyer
Crew
Ken Loach
Director
Barry Ackroyd
Director of Photography
Sally Hibbin
Producer
Fergus Clegg
Art Direction
Popular Reviews
4 reviews
vic
horrible watch :( miserable and bleak but also so real
horrible watch :( miserable and bleak but also so real
Marius Masson
6.5★ · 04/30/25
Film très dur mais nécessaire de Ken Loach (comme la plupart de sa filmographie) où il s’intéresse sur les services sociaux anglais. C’est puissant et impactant. Bon film pour bien commencer sa journée (non) !
Top 100 from the 1990s
Film très dur mais nécessaire de Ken Loach (comme la plupart de sa filmographie) où il s’intéresse sur les services sociaux anglais. C’est puissant et impactant. Bon film pour bien commencer sa journée (non) !
