Spring and Port Wine

In the working-class Crompton household, the father, Rafe (James Mason), attempts to rule with an iron fist, while his wife, Daisy (Diana Coupland) is a more gentle and understanding presence. Rafe's methods of dealing with his children continually rub them the wrong way, particularly getting under the skin of his rebellious daughter, Hilda (Susan George). As Rafe and Hilda lock horns, their conflict becomes a battle of wills that affects the whole family.