On the cusp of turning thirty, Patrick, Shiv, Rian, Oli and Conor – five childhood friends from the same estate – are suddenly forced to confront a life in which their hopes and dreams have failed to materialise. They are all walking a tightrope. But which one will fall?
“In your twenties it feels like anything is possible and in your thirties reality bites. There’s a false promise that is made to people, especially young people, about getting a job, getting a place to live. It’s almost impossible to find a secure roof over your head or a secure job. Things are very out of balance and we need to do something about it.” (Clio Barnard)
Clio Barnard
Born in 1965, Clio Barnard is a British filmmaker. She graduated from Newcastle Polytechnic (now Northumbria University) with a First Class BA (Hons) in fine art and a Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic Imaging from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, University of Dundee. She is known for a style that blends fiction and documentary, with a focus on social realities.