Sorry We Missed You 2020

Ricky Turner, portrayed by Kris Hitchen, and his family have been grappling with the relentless grip of debt ever since the 2008 financial crash shook their lives. With limited education and no formal qualifications, Ricky seizes a glimmer of hope when he secures a position running a franchise as a self-employed delivery driver. However, this opportunity comes under the unyielding oversight of Ross Brewster, who plays Maloney, a strict and demanding employer.

To make ends meet, Ricky persuades his wife, Debbie Honeywood, who plays Abby, to part with their family car—essential for her work as a home care nurse. This decision adds further strain to their already precarious situation. The mounting pressure on Ricky to meet delivery deadlines proves overwhelming; he faces hefty fines for tardiness or any mistakes he makes while on the job. Abby, feeling the repercussions of their choice, struggles with her demanding schedule and feels the emotional toll of missing out on quality time with her patients.

Their son, Seb, is acting out—skipping school and getting into trouble, often resorting to graffiti as a means of rebellion. One night, in a fit of anger after a confrontation with his parents, Seb vandalizes the family portraits. The following morning, when Ricky cannot locate his van keys, he irrationally blames Seb. Despite Seb’s protests of innocence, a heated argument culminates in Ricky hitting him. Later, Liza Jane, Ricky’s younger daughter, tearfully reveals she is the one who hid the keys, believing that Ricky’s job is to blame for their family’s troubles.

As if the stress isn’t enough, while on the job, Ricky faces a horrific turn of events: he gets robbed and brutally assaulted during a delivery. In a poignant moment at the hospital, as he’s treated for his injuries, Maloney calls to inform him that he will incur over £1,000 in fines due to a damaged barcode scanner from the attack. Meanwhile, Seb begins to soften and reconnect with his family. However, as Ricky, visibly battered and distressed, prepares to leave for work once more, his family—filled with concern—pleads with him to stay home, foreshadowing the emotional turmoil to come.