Matthew is a boy who just left school. He is handsome and athletic and
believes himself to be gay. He retains a friendship with only one school
friend, Phil, who has stuck by Matthew despite hostile reactions from
his peers. As their relationship grows more intense, Phil's girlfriend
Sharon and his classmates become vindictive and aggressive. The two
friends find themselves ostracized by both friends and family and decide
to run away.
Originally made for the BBC Schools TV series "Scene". During Margaret
Thatcher government's reign the BBC was worried by the pro-gay storyline
though, made several cuts and a new "choose straight" ending. The film
also had to be shown at night. It has subsequently been shown in daytime
and with the cuts and ending restored.
Here OR
Here
Available to users only
