up on the roof
synopsis
The story follows five friends over a 15-year time span. In 1975, students Scott, Bryony, Angela, Tim and Keith, in their last year at the University of Hull form a vocal harmony group called The Roof Club directed by Scott. Climbing atop their shared house one day, they team for a greatest-hits medley, delivered acappella.
Heartbroken over Scott, Bryony moves in with her tutor Gavin, while Scott makes plans for an ascent to fame as a pop star.
Facing an uncertain future, the quintet vow to reassemble in ten years time -- on July 1, 1985 at the Cote d'Azur villa of Tim's parents.
Instead, they're back together in 1981 for Bryony's wedding to Gavin. Scott has failed as a pop performer, Keith runs a chain of gardening shops, Tim is a children's TV personality, and Angela is a waitress who sings professionally.
As the years pass and more surprises surface, it becomes evident their lives can never harmonize in a manner as perfect as their music.
