The Old Oak

"The Old Oak" tells the story of a struggling pub in a declining mining town in northern England, where the only remaining public space is contested territory after the arrival of Syrian refugees. Against all odds, the pub's landlord, TJ Ballantyne, forms an unlikely friendship with Yara, a curious young Syrian woman who is new to the village. As tensions between the local community and the refugees rise, TJ and Yara offer a glimmer of hope for understanding and connection. This deeply moving drama explores the fragilities and hopes of these two communities as they navigate their shared space and uncertain futures.

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