Faith

Drama · 2005

A gripping story of love, deceit, betrayal and survival set against the backdrop of the Miners' Strike of 1984-85. Michelle is married to Gary, a young miner who goes on strike as soon as the dispute between the Thatcher government and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) begins. Meanwhile, her sister Linda's husband Paul is a local policeman. Paul becomes more and more voluble in his opposition to the strike, while Linda looks around her and witnesses the women of her community suddenly find a voice and independence. The scene is set for political and personal conflicts which would change their lives forever.

Starring

Christine Tremarco, David M. Thompson, Alison Jackson, Maxine Peake, David Odd, Jamie Draven, Antonia Bird, Adrian Bower, George Faber, Jason Flemyng

Director

David Thacker

Producer

Antonia Bird