| Director | Jon Avnet, Steven Woodcock |
|---|---|
| Genre | LGBT-related film |
| Runtime | 92 min |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Working class Ellen (Barbara Marten) makes friends with her young son's middle-class schoolteacher, Kathy, also known as Miss Thompson (Andrina Carroll). As the two bond over Ellen's son Victor's outstanding talent for drawing, a relationship blossoms between the two women. Ellen's husband constantly criticises Ellen and Victor, and their relationship is shown to be hostile and abusive. Ellen's husband, a mill worker, cannot see the value of the art Victor creates and is distrustful of his wife. He is also hurt and embarrassed when a piece of Victor's work sells for almost as much as he earns from his monthly wage. Ultimately, with no warning, Kathy moves away – but writes to Ellen. They meet and admit their feelings for one another.
Ellen's marriage with her husband completely breaks down, and the latter moves out of the family home. Calmer than he had been, he states that she is still his wife and he will still come home to visit. The film ends with Ellen and Victor taking a train to meet Kathy, implying hope for the future.