Vera Drake -

The story of centers on a working-class woman in 1950s London who balances a life of relentless kindness with a dangerous, illegal secret. The Two Lives of Vera Drake

The revelation of her secret causes a deep rift in her family: vera drake

However, for nearly 20 years, Vera has led a hidden life. She performs "backstreet" abortions for young women "in trouble"—a term she prefers over the medical ones—using a simple method of hot water and disinfectant. Vera views this as a charitable social duty and refuses to take any money for it. Unbeknownst to her, her friend Lily, who refers the clients, is secretly charging them for the service. The story of centers on a working-class woman