Ruby, an 83 year old trying to dodge a retirement home, rents a room to Rata, a solo mum with sidelines in music and benefit fraud. Rata's son is into arson and shoplifting, while Ruby's nephew is a hapless yuppie wannabe. Marginalised by the deregulated economy of the '80s and living on their wits, they may just find common cause despite themselves.
Yvonne Lawley
as Ruby
Vanessa Rare
as Rata
Lee Metekingi
as Willie
Simon Barnett
as Buckle
Deben Bhattacharya
as Ramesh
Roussel Dubois
as Sike
Russell Smith
as Social Worker
Ngaire Horton
as Mrs. Stickle
Alma Woods
as Mrs. Shearer
Vicky Burrett
as Mrs. Spindle
Iain Rea
as Traffic Officer
Andrew Robertt
as Salesman
