British road movie. Taciturn Robert, hearing of his brother's death in Bristol, drives from London, encountering diverse people along the way, to a soundtrack of his music choices. Show more
Wales at the end of the 19th century. Life is harsh but uncomplicated in the Rhondda. The Morgans are a happy and united family, but as a new century approaches, the younger generation is restless.
Huw can walk again, and Ifor and Bronwen are now married. Ianto devotes himself to his union work, but watches on with interest as Owen's affection for Marged Evans begins to fade.
Huw's first day at school leaves him bruised but undefeated. The mine owner's son Iestyn is openly pursuing Angharad, but earns a blow from Ianto as a result.
Saddened by Marged's death and the failure of the strike, Ianto and Owen leave for London. Their first letter home contains a cutting from the Times concerning Angharad and Iestyn.
Angharad leaves the valley to marry Iestyn. Ceinwen takes Huw for a moonlit stroll on the mountain side. Mr Lloyd, suspecting the worst, is looking for his daughter.
Angharad, Owen and Ianto have returned to the valley. The mine is closed and unemployment is rife. Having found work with Ifor nearby, Huw witnesses his brother's death.