Play For Today (1971)

Edna O'Casey is a homeless alcoholic who wanders from hostel to hostel looking for somewhere to stay, but constantly overstaying her welcome with her erratic behaviour. It follows her as she encounters life on the street, among the drunks, different hostels, her battles with social services, her detention at a sinister psychiatric ward and seemingly finally finding sanctuary at a religious hostel. But can anywhere really be declared home for Edna? Starring Patricia Hayes, Barbara Jefford, Geraldine Sherman, Cheryl Hall, Kate Williams, Peggy Aitchison, Freda Dowie, Roger Hammond, John Trigger,

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