Kathy Burke

Twenty-five years old and newly restored, Gary Oldman’s BAFTA-winning debut as writer-director remains a magnificent achievement.

An updated version of Strindberg's play examining class and social differences. Julie, the daughter of an MP, seduces her father's chauffeur, despite his being engaged to the maid.

Escaping from their open borstal, Annetta plans to visit her baby in a convent, while Carol is happy to be caught and locked up again, this time in a closed borstal with her former lover Doreen. When Annetta is arrested and sent to the same borstal, she assumes it was Carol who grassed her up and plans violent revenge. Lonely and vulnerable, Carol is offered protection by fellow inmate Eddie.

In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.