Faith

A gripping story of love, deceit, betrayal and survival set against the backdrop of the Miners' Strike of 1984-85. Michelle is married to Gary, a young miner who goes on strike as soon as the dispute between the Thatcher government and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) begins. Meanwhile, her sister Linda's husband Paul is a local policeman. Paul becomes more and more voluble in his opposition to the strike, while Linda looks around her and witnesses the women of her community suddenly find a voice and independence. The scene is set for political and personal conflicts which would change their lives forever.

Cast

Christine Tremarco

as Michelle

Maxine Peake

as Linda

Jamie Draven

as Gary

Adrian Bower

as Paul

Jason Flemyng

as Martin

Clive Russell

as Gordon

Barbara Marten

as Doreen

Kelli Hollis

as Bev

David MacCreedy

as Charlie

Danny Cunningham

as Colin

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