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12-year-old Bailey lives with her single dad Bug and brother Hunter in a squat in North Kent. Bug doesn’t have much time for his kids, and Bailey, who is approaching puberty, seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.

After his father’s death, an already destructive Leo spirals into grief, pulling Iris down with him. Lost and yearning for connection, she falls into self-destructive patterns—forcing her to confront the truth about their relationship. Set in Stockport, this raw and lyrical drama sees Iris and Leo struggling to navigate love, addiction, and loss.

14-year-old Leigh lives with her neglectful father on the outskirts of Brighton. She’s a talented gymnast, training hard for her first competition. When an older half-brother appears at her house one night, Leigh’s lonely existence is altered.

During a sizzling summer in the noughties, a gang of South London schoolgirls face strange sexual awakenings, which culminate in a visceral fate.

Two carers, two different circumstances. A chance encounter in a tribunal waiting room reveals just how much they have in common and that neither is as alone as they thought.