Set against the grim backdrop of 1980s Glasgow, 'Shuggie Bain' is a poignant tale of a boy's unconditional love for his mother as they struggle against the tides of poverty and addiction. Young Hugh 'Shuggie' Bain yearns for normalcy amidst the ridicule of peers and the burden of his family's hardships. As Thatcher-era policies devastate the working-class, Shuggie remains the steadfast beacon in his mother Agnes's life, facing her descent into alcoholism with unwavering hope. Douglas Stuart's Booker Prize-winning debut paints a raw and heartrending portrait of resilience in the face of adversity.