Riff-Raff

Stevie has just gotten out of prison and has, luckily, secured a construction job in London. While working he meets Susan, an aspiring singer, and the two quickly hit it off and move in together. Unsafe work conditions lead Stevie to lose his job and when his mother passes away he leaves town to attend her funeral. Susan turns to heroin during Stevie's absence. This British film won the 1991 Best Picture award during the European Film Award show.