In the late 1930s, a 49-year-old housewife in Barrow-in-Furness, Nella Last, begins documenting her daily routine for the Mass Observation Project. When war breaks out, she joins the Women's Voluntary Service, discovering a new sense of purpose and independence under the guidance of Mrs. Waite. The film explores her relationships with her sons and the community, concluding with Nella's continued involvement with the project until her death in 1968.
Housewife, 49
In the midst of a tumultuous era, a British homemaker becomes part of a pioneering social experiment, offering a rare glimpse into the intricacies of her daily routine.
