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Raw, unfiltered and zesty

A must-see northern comedy-drama that dissects a toxic relationship with humor and raw emotion. Inspired by real heartbreak, this Manchester-made feature follows Benji, who meets the elusive and dominant Jake at an airport check-out gate. What begins as thrilling monthly getaways to Amsterdam soon unravels into a doomed power dynamic.

Raw, unfiltered, and told with gusto, the film has echoes of Shirley Valentine and Trainspotting. It finds humor, love, and even hope in the darkest moments of life.