‘175’ – The story:

The film focuses on the life of a couple, Juliet and Ruth who are in their late 50s. They are waiting for the British Parliament to pass a bill to legalise same-sex marriage, so they can get married. But they are racing against time as Juliet suffers from a terminal illness and doesn't have long to live.

‘175’ is the number of British MPs who voted against same-sex marriage on March 5th, 2013.

‘175’ - The backstory

On the evening of February 5th, 2013, the LGBT community in the UK achieved a significant milestone as England and Wales joined a select group of nations that recognised same-sex marriage. Whilst ‘175’ is not a political film, it is important that we recognise the political will and many years of campaigning that made this dream a reality.

With a real historical backdrop, ‘175’ aims to tell an important story. It reminds us that the battle to equal rights is far from finished in many countries. That is why it is important that we recognise the importance of equal rights of minority communities in the UK and celebrate, promote, and protect it.

‘175’ is a film about love and mortality. It is intimate, personal, and poignant.

‘175’ is a dramatisation inspired by true events. All the characters portrayed in the film are played by actors except where archival footage is used. The names and people in the archival footage are real, but the scenes, characters and dialogues have been created for dramatic impact.

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