Irish emigrant living in Halifax, West Yorkshire. She struggles with prostitution and drug addiction but seeks a way out. After discovering her boss Max's human trafficking operation, she escapes with photographer Sam to Cleethorpes to reunite with her daughter Ruby. Despite battling addiction and facing threats from Max's gang, she returns to Halifax to rescue Sam. She ultimately survives the confrontation, is imprisoned, and is later visited by her sister and daughter.
Alison's biological father who pressures her to continue prostitution despite his own traumatic displacement.
Alison's sister who acts as a guardian to Ruby and struggles with Alison's relapse into addiction.
Alison's young daughter who was separated from her due to Alison's life choices and addiction.
A quiet photographer who becomes Alison's emotional anchor and escape companion.
Max controls Alison's labor and represents the systemic criminal force she must escape.
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