Mark is the leader of a gay organization in London. During a march for his own rights, Mark changed the purpose of the march to raise money for miners. Joe, who came to London to learn how to cook, took part in a parade for the first time.
At the party after the parade, the punk sister told Joe that being under 20 is a minor in homosexuality. It was also at this gathering that Mark made clear their goals, established LGSM (Lesbian and Gay Support Miners Alliance, hereinafter referred to as Mining Alliance), and began to raise funds for the miners who were on strike.
Finding institutions willing to receive their funds seemed more difficult than fundraising. Finally, they found a small town in the South Wales area in the phone book. The phone was dialed, the bell rang in the empty hall, and an aunt walked slowly to the phone. The funds they raised were finally accepted.
A representative from the town came to meet them and was initially a little uncomfortable when he realized they were gay, but he took them in quickly. The representative of the town in the bar gave a speech to thank them.
In order to express their gratitude, the town committee decided to invite all the organizations that have helped them, and no one could decide whether to invite LGSM. The fat sister who came to the organizing committee as a volunteer to prepare food for the first time expressed her opinion and persuaded everyone to invite LSGM to come.
LGSM was invited to come, even if they are not gay, there is a huge difference between these two types of people, whether they can get along with the residents of the small town.
At the first meeting, after Mark gave a speech, many people left the venue angrily, and the first day passed like this.
Members of the organizing committee took them to visit the town to learn about the town. During the conversation, the uncle actor in LGSM told people how to use the law to defend their rights. The fat sister came forward and went to the police station to demand the release of the young people arrested during the strike, according to the actor's uncle.
Finally, one of the released youths is willing to accept LGSM. In the evening party, although the atmosphere has eased, the townspeople still sit far away from LGSM.
The one who supports them the most is the grandfather and grandmother's family, and the one who dislikes them the most is the grandfather's sister-in-law.
A dance performed by Uncle Actor brought the atmosphere to a climax, and some of the young people in the town began to learn dance skills from Uncle Actor. Everyone got along further, talked with each other to increase understanding, and LGSM members were also assigned to live in each house.
Joe, who was on his way home for vacation, did not tell his family about his experience.
After returning to London, LGSM continued to organize various activities to raise funds. He also took photos of each of their activities and organized them into a book. The donations they raised and photos of each event were sent to the town continuously, giving the people there material and spiritual support.
A few months later, LGSM came to town again. The life of the town's residents is even more difficult due to the tough attitude of the government. Forced to make a living, the miners were divided, and some miners wanted to choose to resume work.
On the one hand, Mark wants to hold a bigger event to attract public attention, and on the other hand, there are still people in the small town who are against them. The grandfather's sister-in-law reported to the media, and the next day's newspapers
published the news of perverted support for the miners. Public opinion puts everyone in a more unfavorable situation. The town council is poised to hold a vote on whether to continue receiving help from LGSM.
Mark decides to turn the tide and use the media propaganda instead. They started publicity preparations, hosting a big fundraiser in London and inviting the band to perform. Whether it is Gay, L or straight people can participate, the slogan is that everyone unites to face the difficulties together. Miners representatives who were part of the town committee also attended the event.
The party was very successful and raised a lot of money. But things always have twists and turns.
Mark meets his former love after the party, who is estimated to be dying of AIDS.
When Joe came home, his mother already knew his secret, and his mother detained him at home.
One of their partners was injured.
When they returned to the town to vote, some members of the committee had privately advanced the voting by three hours. Without their participation, they decided to no longer accept their support.
The failure of the action and the departure of friends made Mark unable to calm down, and he temporarily left everyone.
The strike, which lasted for about a year, ended in a defeat for the miners.
Joe, who escaped from his home, meets Mark and tells his story. Mark told him that life is short and that he should face it bravely and express his will bravely, instead of just fleeing from the family temporarily.
The fat sister sent Qiao home, and Qiao made clear his thoughts to his mother. Facing her mother's sadness, he only hoped that her mother would understand him one day in the future.
The LGSMs continued their activities. After a period of time, Mark also came out of the haze and came back to meet with everyone. Today is Joe's 21st birthday, and he officially enters adulthood.
In 1985, another large gay parade. Miners representatives also came to express their support after hearing the news. Everyone in the team held the flag high and came together. Fight for fairer treatment for every type of person, everyone.
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