London's East End, 1953: Albert Kemp is a lonely widower, whose only son
was killed in the war. Now he works in a pub by the railway arches.
Downstairs is a traditional bar, upstairs is a famous boxing gym. It is
here that Albert brings Danny, a fatherless boy who he rescues from gang
life on the streets. But as Danny begins to grow into a champion, the
predators start to circle, luring him with glittering promises back into
a life of crime. Will Danny listen to his wise old mentor? Or will the
prospect of fame and money be too tempting?