A hardworking insecure girl from a family fallen into poverty is forced to make an irreversible sacrifice to save her family, and her dreams of continuing education.
In the North London neighbourhood of Crouch End, Marguerite and Joseph bury their mutual attraction beneath friendly conversations and pleasant walks. Finally determined to have their love exist out in the open no matter the consequences, Marguerite decides to take a dramatic step out of her bittersweet misery.
