A Good Man

Recently widowed Derek is directing The Merchant of Venice with his class in the stifling atmosphere of a private school on the South coast. He takes Max an unhappy new boy under his wing but a treacherous act during the plays performance separates them and he is both forced from his post and to rethink his life. A chance meeting leads him to Glasgow where he joins forces with Ken the plain speaking and charismatic leader of an inner-city boys club. Derek has made a fresh start: he befriends fourteen-year-old Billy and his gang. Before long he finds himself once again embroiled in some complicated young lives. Meanwhile his recent past is on his tail. A contemporary story of contrasts of friendship grief danger... but above all of hope.