Joan

A penniless mother makes an impulsive theft at the jewellery shop where she works, setting her on a dangerous new path. As she struggles to rebuild her life and reunite with her daughter, she enters a world of deception, criminal schemes, and uneasy partnerships.

My take

You may enjoy this if you like character-led British crime dramas such as Prime Suspect: Tennison or The Tower, especially with emotional stakes and period nostalgia; Not for you if you need relentless tension or tightly paced plotting.

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