Living a double life to avoid prison or social ruin.
Based on the real-life diaries of Parris’s own family members. Tone: Bittersweet, moving, and historically grounded. Once a Year on Blackpool Sands
The movie balances North England grit with emotional tenderness: Living a double life to avoid prison or social ruin
A vivid recreation of 1950s Blackpool (the Tower, the Winter Gardens). 🌟 Production Details Once a Year on Blackpool Sands
The film is set in 1953 and follows two coal miners, Eddy and Tommy. They travel from the Yorkshire pits to Blackpool. They stay at a "tally" boarding house. The story focuses on their hidden romantic bond. It highlights the danger of being gay in 1950s Britain. 🗝️ Key Themes