In the ordinary streets of an ordinary former mining town in England, the lives of a group of middle-aged people have varying effects on each other. Valerie is still struggling with a personal event that caused her life to collapse. Tony is a happy-go-lucky bus driver who can lift the moods of anyone around him. Frank and Terry seem to hold eternal grudges against each other, and Bill does his best to help improve the lives of his friends.
The simple actions of a fourteen year old provide the spark that could transform the lives of the residents of the town, if people are willing to take notice.