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Set in late 1980s London, during a peak of organized football hooliganism and the Thatcher era. An undercover police operation attempts to infiltrate a violent firm connected to Shadwell Town FC. The period mood is marked by rough pubs, street confrontations, and a culture where masculinity and bravado define identity.

The Rock pub in Shadwell serves as the crossroads for the Shadwell Town FCfirm and its members. London streets and stadiums form the backdrop for escalating clashes, late-night gatherings, and the social rituals of football violence. The setting captures a gritty working-class world where loyalties are tested on Saturdays and in pubs.

🕵️ Undercover

John infiltrates the Shadwell firm, posing as a painter and decorator, and gradually adopts the gang's code. The assignment forces him to perform violence and adjust his sense of right and wrong. The line between officer and criminal blurs as loyalty shifts and personal risk escalates.

💥 Violence

Football hooliganism is shown as a performative, ritualized violence that binds the group. Fights spill from pubs to stadiums, with weapons and fear shaping every encounter. The consequence is physical danger and moral injury for those involved.

💔 Relationships

John's marriage strains under secrecy and infidelity. The pursuit of the case pulls him away from his wife, destabilizing his home life and trust. The film suggests that violence and undercover work corrode intimate bonds.