Tom and Gerri are approaching retirement, and have maintained a happy and successful marriage. Over the course of a year, they are visited by various family and friends who are less content - particularly a single, heavy-drinking friend of Gerri's whose dissatisfaction gradually gets out of control. Mike Leigh's comedy drama, starring Lesley Manville, Jim Broadbent and Ruth Sheen.

During a year, a very content couple approaching retirement are visited by friends and family less happy with their lives.