A man who is dedicated to his family and his religion is the subject of this Ken Loach film. Despite his financial difficulties, Bob wishes to provide his daughter with a beautiful (and expensive) new frock for her First Communion. His obstinacy and tenacity land him in jeopardy as he resorts to increasingly dubious methods of raising money in his haste to meet the deadline. This devastating weakness causes him to put everything he loves and values at danger, including his cherished family, his immortal soul, and even his salvation, in the name of achieving his goal..
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A man who is dedicated to his family and his religion is the subject of this Ken Loach film. Despite his financial difficulties, Bob wishes to provide his daughter with a beautiful (and expensive) new frock for her First Communion. His obstinacy and tenacity land him in jeopardy as he resorts to increasingly dubious methods of raising money in his haste to meet the deadline. This devastating weakness causes him to put everything he loves and values at danger, including his cherished family, his immortal soul, and even his salvation, in the name of achieving his goal..
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