OK, it was released in 1981, and it’s a cosy little film about teenagers growing up in a Scottish new town. But who cares? It’s brilliantly acted by a largely unknown cast.
John Gordon (or was it Gordon John at that time?) Sinclair was perfectly cast as the gauche, gangly adolescent, totally infatuated with Dorothy, but totally clueless about girls.
Claire Grogan is perfect as Susan, who fancies Gregory and sets out to win him with a little help from her friends (“we help each other out”).
And the music is great, too.


