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Going Back

Jul 24, 1979 · 56m
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A remote stone house nestles peacefully on the edge of the Yorkshire moors. In the garden. Faith Armstrong describes the flowers and the late afternoon skies to Jack, her blind husband. "The sun is almost setting. The sky is blue, with ... those little puffy clouds like meringues. There are still leaves on the trees. Oh . quite a few birds are gathering . " All is peaceful. As they talk, a small figure appears walking towards the cottage on the moorland road. Slowly it becomes recognisable as the Armstrong's son David. David's arrival is unexpected. He left home three years ago, and Faith and Jack have heard nothing from him until now. Things at home have changed a lot in those three years. His father has gone blind, and his brother Malcolm is now engaged 'to Heather. David's former girlfriend. The family are curious. Why has David suddenly decided to return home? How long is he staying? Is he in trouble?

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CAST

Joseph Blatchley
David Armstrong
Kate Fahy
Heather Foster
Tom Georgeson
Malcolm Armstrong
Patricia Lawrence
Faith Armstrong
Brewster Mason
Jack Armstrong
Directed by Gerry Mill

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Released
Original language
EN
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Production
Yorkshire Television
Country
US
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