The play tells the story of a young couple, Cathy (played by Carol White) and Reg (Ray Brooks). Initially their relationship flourishes and they have a child and move into a modern home. When Reg is injured and loses his well-paid job, they are evicted by bailiffs, and they face a life of poverty and unemployment, illegally squatting in empty houses and staying in shelters. Finally, Cathy has her children taken away by social services.漫天的红纸飞舞，每一张红纸上面都有一张人脸，每一张人脸上面都充斥着绝望，恐惧，崩溃的表情，这些表情交织在一起，让人仿佛置身于地狱一般，全是负面情绪，看不到一丁点的光明和希望。