The first of Ken Loach's social realism films, this one had less impact than those adapted for television. Poor Cow chronicles Joy's convoluted life after her partner gets arrested for theft. When Dave is imprisoned in turn, she is left with a boy to raise. When he vanishes, she recognizes what is critical.
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The first of Ken Loach's social realism films, this one had less impact than those adapted for television. Poor Cow chronicles Joy's convoluted life after her partner gets arrested for theft. When Dave is imprisoned in turn, she is left with a boy to raise. When he vanishes, she recognizes what is critical.
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