Sunderland, 1940. Britain is at war, and for the first time, women are entering the shipyards to help their country. Polly never dreamed she would be able to continue the family tradition and work in the shipyards like the men, but times are tough, and the new job ultimately gives her more than she ever expected. In the docks, she meets the mysterious Tommy Watts. Meanwhile, Rosie, the lead welder, lives a double life. During the day, she trains a flock of young interns in the new trade, but at night... And Gloria has signed up to escape her brutal husband. However, no escape or job can save her from her own problems. They all meet in the shipyards, but even though they come from completely different worlds, the strongest bonds are formed in the toughest times...
