Without

Without is the story of a time when everyone has to be 'green'; they have no choice. Against a background of unpredictable weather, we watch events unfold through the eyes of Celia, wife of Robin, Recycling Technician and full time mother of Jasmine and Sevvy. Food, clothing and household goods are delivered to the family by horse and cart. Nothing is new, it's all recycled. Power comes from the extensive solar and wind power farms on the outskirts of town. There are no more petrol driven vehicles; Robin travels to work on an electric bus. The family are given whatever they need; money is no longer used. But there is a price to pay. The family have no choice about what they are given and only the bare minimum is provided. They know that if they don't 'toe the line' then they will have their home and goods taken away from them. Agnes, the Guardian, makes regular visits to ensure they are following the rules. And there's an armed guard at the school gate to make sure no one enters school if they are not entitled to an education. The problems start when their neighbour steals a toy car from work and takes it home for his son.
When the theft is discovered, Celia tries to help the family for which she is admonished by Agnes and the incident is recorded on Celia's file. From that point, the family seem to be on an unstoppable downward path which results in them being taken from their home to an Assessment/Rehabilitation Centre. They manage to escape from there and, with the assistance of others, set off on a long and difficult journey to a totally different life.