A Taste of Honey is a 1961 British film directed by Tony Richardson. The film is based on the play of the same name by Shelagh Delaney, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Richardson. The film follows the story of Jo, a 17-year-old working class girl who becomes pregnant from a one-night stand with a black sailor and subsequently moves in with her friend, a gay man named Geoffrey.
Jo's mother, a promiscuous woman who spends more time with her lover than with her daughter, leaves Jo to fend for herself. Jo and Geoffrey form an unlikely bond as they navigate their way through poverty, societal prejudices, and unexpected fatherhood.
Despite the challenges they face, Jo and Geoffrey manage to create a makeshift family and find moments of joy and tenderness amidst the hardship. However, their unconventional family unit is disrupted when Geoffrey meets a man and decides to move away with him.
The film is notable for its frank and compassionate portrayal of working class life, as well as its treatment of homosexuality and interracial relationships. A Taste of Honey was groundbreaking in its time and remains a powerful statement on the enduring human need for love and connection.
