National Theatre Live: A Taste of Honey

National Theatre Live: A Taste of Honey

2014 · 125 min · Drama

When her mother Helen runs off with a car salesman, feisty teenager Jo takes up with Jimmie, a sailor who promises to marry her, before he heads for the seas. Art student Geof moves in and assumes the role of a surrogate parent until, misguidedly, he sends for Helen and their unconventional setup unravels.

Directed by Bijan Sheibani · Written by Shelagh Delaney

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