Bitter Harvest

From a depressed Welsh mining town, Jennie longs for glamour and escape. She is beautiful, impulsive and hungry for a better life, often treating relationships as stepping stones. Her pursuit of validation leads to volatile choices and a tragic end.

A kind-hearted bartender who offers Jennie shelter and support, hoping to marry her. He becomes emotionally invested, but is left heartbroken when Jennie reveals she does not love him or intend to marry. His generosity contrasts with the harsh turn of events.

A celebrated producer who notices Jennie and offers a path to fame. He treats her as an object to raise his own status, demonstrating opportunism and emotional distance. His presence foreshadows the moral cost of chasing fame.

A well-off, older man who befriends Jennie and invites her into nightlife. He represents the lure of wealth and prestige without genuine care, contributing to her disorientation and risky choices.

Jennie's friend who accompanies her into social scenes and helps navigate early flirtations with city life. She offers companionship but is part of the glamorous milieu that pulls Jennie toward danger.

A barmaid who befriends Bob and provides a grounded contrast to Jennie's volatility. She is attracted to Bob and becomes part of the social mix around the nightclub life.

Jennie's elderly Cardiff aunt who embodies the traditional domestic sphere Jennie rebels against. Her presence highlights family obligations and the pull of home.

Another elder relative in Cardiff, representing the domestic network that Jennie leaves behind in pursuit of a glamorous life.