How do you build a life with someone who’s slowly disappearing into obsession?
Set in North-East England in the 1950s and 60s, this is the story of a lively teenager who falls for a handsome older man.
Joan dreams of a romantic future, but her husband’s obsessive-compulsive disorder stands in the way of creating a normal home for their growing family.
She must find a way to overcome the formidable challenges that stand in her way as she tries to find happiness.
Immersed in the warmth, love and hardship of a working-class community, Joan's story of heartbreak, adversity and resilience will stay with you forever.