The last pub standing in a once-thriving mining village in northern England, The Old Oak is a gathering space for a community that has fallen on hard times. There is growing anger, resentment, and a lack of hope among the residents, but the pub and its proprietor, TJ (Dave Turner), are a fond presence to their customers.

When a group of Syrian refugees moves into the floundering village, a decisive rift fueled by prejudice develops between the community and its newest inhabitants. The formation of an unexpected friendship between TJ and a young Syrian woman (Ebla Mari) opens new possibilities for the divided village.