The story of the emotionally and physically battered matriarch, Paula, who reclaims her identity by throwing Charlo out of the house and getting a job.
The story from the perspective of Nicola, who works in a clothing factory and has a particularly strained relationship with her father.
The story of rebellious teenager, John Paul, just as he's starting secondary school.
A day in the life of the Dublin-based Spencer family from the perspective of Charlo, the abusive, alcoholic father and husband who makes his living as a small-time crook.
The Spencer family live in a working class estate in Dublin.
as Paula Spencer
as Charlo Spencer
