
In a staid English seaside town after the Second World War, young Lynda grows up with her widowed father and younger sister. Rebellious Lynda has been swearing constantly from an early age. At sixteen, she becomes more exhibitionist and seeks out sexual encounters challenging the prevailing lower-middle class attitudes to sex.

as Lynda Mansell

as Eric

as Dave

as Mrs. Parfitt

as Joan Figgis

as Tap Dancing Lady

as Valerie

as Hubert Mansell

as Gillian

as Margaret

as Aunt Millie

as Lynda Mansell (aged 11)

as Margaret (aged 7)

as Lynda’s Mother

as Harry Figgis

as Cinema Manager

as Brian

as Passenger with Brolly

as Mental Patient

as Dr Holroyd

as Uncle Brian

as Mrs Hartley

as Fish and Chip Shop Van Customer

as Policeman

as Maisie Mathews

as Vickie

as Café Manager

as Cook

as The Baby

as Lady with Hurt Knee