Working-class couple Shirley and Cyril are in conflict over whether they should have children, their problems with ‘yuppies’ moving into the neighbourhood and outpricing them, and the advent of Cyril’s…

Neglected pensioner Elsie finds an unexpected ally in her younger neighbour Colleen. Over time, a friendship grows but Elsie’s resentful, guilt-ridden son stirs up tensions that bring shocking consequences.