Shortly after Britain declared war on Germany in 1939, Lancashire's housewife Nella began to keep a diary. The 49-year-old worried that she would live alone with her domineering husband after her son was recruited into the army. This award-winning play not only details her experience of poverty during the war, but also reveals her sense of independence. Under the plight of food rationing and enemy air strikes, Nella volunteered to participate in the war work, she felt very meaningful and happy. About the film: this film was nominated for best actress at the 35th International Emmy Awards.
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