Rita, Sue and Bob Too

Rita, Sue and Bob Too

Year: 1987

Runtime: 93 min

Language: English

Director: Alan Clarke

DramaComedy

In northern England's underprivileged neighborhoods, two teenage baby sitters, Rita and Sue, find an unlikely escape from their struggling lives through a torrid affair with their wealthy employer, Bob. As his marriage crumbles, they must confront the blurred lines between desire and exploitation in their precarious relationship.

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1

Rita and Sue's Babysitting Jobs

Rita and Sue, two teenage girls, take up babysitting jobs for a middle-class couple named Bob and Michelle. They live in a dilapidated council estate in Bradford and are eager to earn their own money while experiencing life outside their neighborhood.

Bradford, West Yorkshire
2

The Detour to the Yorkshire Moors

One evening, Bob offers to drive Rita and Sue home but takes a detour to the Yorkshire moors instead. During this drive, he reveals his marital issues and shocking suggests a sexual encounter with both girls, igniting a controversial affair.

Yorkshire moors
3

Michelle's Suspicion

Michelle grows suspicious of Bob's infidelity after discovering a pack of Durex condoms in his pants. Despite the girls' reassurances and Bob's denials, the tension in their relationship continues to mount as she seeks the truth.

4

Bob's Intimacy Issues

Bob's attempt to engage in intimacy with Rita and Sue backfires when he is unable to perform. This leads to an awkward atmosphere, which he tries to ease by taking the girls to a club for a distraction, though complications follow.

Club
5

Mavis's Revelation

At the club, Bob's indiscretions are spotted by Mavis, a friend of Michelle's, who informs Michelle the next day. This revelation fuels further suspicion and conflict between the couples, leading to a confrontation.

6

Chaotic Confrontation

Michelle confronts Rita at her home and takes her to Sue’s flat, where a chaotic confrontation unfolds. Bob, Rita, Sue, and Sue's parents are involved in an explosive argument, drawing the attention of their neighbors.

Sue's flat
7

Rita's Brothers Arrive

As tensions escalate, Rita's brothers arrive on motorbikes to protect her, diffusing the volatile situation. Humiliated, Michelle returns home, unleashes her anger on Bob, and ultimately decides to leave him, taking the children with her.

8

Sue's Pregnancy Reveal

The following day, Sue reveals to Rita that she is pregnant with Bob's child and plans to move in with him since he is now single. Rita is heartbroken when she sees Bob arriving to take her home, resulting in a painful confrontation.

9

Sue's New Relationship

As Sue tries to move past her relationship with Bob, she begins dating Aslam, a Pakistani cab driver. Their budding romance faces challenges when Sue's father hurls racist insults at Aslam during a night out.

10

Confrontation with Bob

While visiting Rita in the hospital, Sue unexpectedly runs into Bob, who attempts to rekindle their past affair. When Aslam sees her exiting Bob's car, he confronts Sue, leading to a heated argument that strains their relationship.

Hospital
11

Passionate Chaos

During a private moment, Bob inadvertently calls out Sue's name while with Rita, igniting a chaotic reaction. Rita is furious and races to confront Sue, resulting in a violent showdown between Aslam and Sue.

12

The Escape to Bob's Place

Rita and Sue manage to escape from Aslam's wrath and head to Bob's house seeking refuge. They believe they are safe until Aslam shows up at the door, demanding to speak with Sue, creating an intense standoff.

Bob's house
13

Police Intervention

The tension at Bob's house escalates, prompting a neighbor to call the police. Aslam narrowly evades capture as the situation spirals out of control, further complicating the already tumultuous lives of the characters.

14

Rita's Empowerment

Feeling empowered, Rita informs Bob that Sue will be staying with them regardless of his protests. They then sneak upstairs, leaving Bob feeling abandoned and confused about their intentions.

15

Twisted Conclusion

In a surprising twist, Bob discovers Rita and Sue waiting in bed for him. This unforeseen turn of events marks a dramatic conclusion to their complicated saga, blurring the lines of their relationships.

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