Faith (2005)
Starring Christine Tremarco, Maxine Peake, Jamie Draven
Directed by David Thacker
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.
Runtime: 102 min.
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom
Cast
Michelle
Linda
Gary
Paul
Martin
Gordon
Doreen
Bev
Charlie
Colin
Nigel
Davey
Nico
Mam
Addy
Claire
Mickey
Rob
Sgt. Green
Richard Shaw MP
Superintendent
Paula