Free Love

In the vibrant summer of 1967 London, the seemingly tranquil world of the suburban Fischer family is irrevocably altered. Phyllis, a devoted homemaker married to the Foreign Office-employed Roger, lives a life of conventional stability alongside her children, Colette and Hugh. However, the arrival of Nicky, the charismatic twenty-something son of an old friend, ignites an unexpected spark within Phyllis. A clandestine kiss in the garden awakens a desire and a sense of self she never knew existed. Defying all expectations of her roles as wife and mother, Phyllis embarks on a journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation, mirroring the radical societal shifts of the era. Tessa Hadley masterfully unravels the inner lives of each family member as their personal upheaval reflects the dramatic cultural transformations of the 1960s, exploring the complexities of romantic love, sexual freedom, and the quest for an authentic existence with profound insight and daring sensuality.