My Mother and Other Strangers is a British television drama series set in Northern Ireland during World War II. The story follows the Coyne family, who live in a small village near a US Army Air Force base. The series explores the impact of the war on the local community and the relationships between the villagers and the American soldiers stationed nearby.
The main focus of the series is on the Coyne family, particularly the matriarch, Rose Coyne, played by Hattie Morahan. Rose is a strong and independent woman who finds herself torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing attraction to the American captain stationed at the base. As the war rages on, Rose must navigate the challenges of wartime life while also dealing with the complexities of her own emotions.
Throughout the series, the villagers grapple with issues of loyalty, love, and loss as they try to make sense of the chaos and uncertainty of war. The presence of the American soldiers brings both excitement and tension to the village, as the locals are forced to confront their own prejudices and fears. As the war draws to a close, the characters must come to terms with the changes that have taken place and find a way to move forward in a world that will never be the same.