Set in London's East End, this drama follows ten-year-old Paul as he navigates a difficult home life. After the death of his father, Paul attempts to support his younger brother and manage the household while dealing with his mother's heroin addiction. He finds support in a local waitress named Louise, who assists him as he tries to help his mother.
Directed by Gillies MacKinnon, this was his third feature film following Small Faces and Hideous Kinky, and it preceded The Last Bus. The movie was written by Alison Hume and features a cast including Harry Eden, Molly Parker, and Keira Knightley. The production involved companies such as Kudos, A Bad Way Ltd, and Little Wing Films.
The film has received generally positive feedback from viewers and critics. On IMDb, it holds a 6.8 rating based on 2,900 votes, while it has a 6.1 rating on TMDB from 51 votes. Film critics provided a rating of 6.5 based on 21 reviews, which aligns closely with the audience scores.
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