Publisher's Synopsis
Gary Oldman and Alan Bates star in this British comedy drama set in the 1950s. When Johnny (Oldman) is sent to jail, he has no choice but to leave his cherished Alsatian, Evie, in the care of his parents and his friend and ex-lover, Frank (Bates). Frank soon becomes very attached to the dog and when he grows concerned about Johnny's parents' mistreatment of Evie, he endeavours to become her sole carer, finding that his affection for the canine is stronger than that for his former partner.
