Following the lives of two women who live in separate apartments but are not just neighbours. They share the affections, friendship and pleasures of daily life until a major event brings chaos to there secret world. A tender and moving portrayal of a love that they cannot show to or share with family or the world.

Lia is a retired teacher who has made a promise to find her long lost niece, Tekla, a transgender woman. When Lia discovers from a neighbour that Tekla might now be living in Turkey, she sets off to try to find her, hoping to bring her back home after a period of estrangement. As Lia explores the backstreets of Istanbul, she meets Evrim, a lawyer fighting for trans rights, who can hopefully help in the search for her niece. This is a compassionate film that has won multiple awards.

Poppy (Sally Hawkins) is a vibrant teacher trying to improve the lives of her friends and family while navigating the highs and lows of London life. With cheerfulness and an irrepressible spirit, she touches the lives of everyone around her. Poppy’s journey carries us along while posing important questions about belonging and inclusion.