Darren Connolly

Set amidst the backdrop of the iconic Manchester skyline, Danny, fresh out of prison into the tough reality of supported housing and dealing with the mental health issues that have shaped him. Whilst he attempts to get his life back on track a chance encounter with past love Laura shines a light in the dark – but will this hint of romance offer a shot at redemption or lead him on a path to tragedy?

Hector has been living on the motorways for years. His once comfortable family life has been replaced by a never-ending tour of service stations that offer him shelter, anonymity, washing facilities and food. The story follows his journey south from Scotland on his annual pilgrimage to a temporary Christmas shelter in London where he finds comfort, friendship and warmth. Over the course of his Homeric journey, Hector decides to reconnect with his long estranged past. As his previous life catches up with him, the story of how he came to be leading a marginal life begins to emerge.