Plot
Daniel Bagnold, a withdrawn and heavy metal–obsessed teenager, is preparing to spend the summer holidays with his father and his father’s new family in Florida. However, when the trip is unexpectedly cancelled, he is forced to remain at home in suburban England with his mother, Sue, a well-meaning but socially awkward librarian. Over the course of six weeks, Daniel and Sue struggle to coexist, frequently clashing over their differing personalities and expectations. Daniel isolates himself, focusing on his interest in music and attempting to start a band, while Sue makes repeated efforts to reconnect with him and improve their relationship. As the summer progresses, both characters experience moments of frustration, loneliness, and self-reflection. Sue tentatively pursues a romantic relationship, while Daniel navigates friendships and personal setbacks. Gradually, their strained relationship softens, and they begin to develop a greater understanding of one another, leading to a quiet reconciliation by the end of the summer. ==Cast==