Shuggie Bain

Douglas Stuart wins the Booker Prize 2020 with "Shuggie Bain." "A debut that reads like a masterpiece." - The Washington Post. Shuggie is different, delicate, imaginative, and feminine, all set against the bleakness and poverty of a working-class family in 1980s Glasgow, with a father who values virile potency above all else. Shuggie's heart belongs to his mother, Agnes, who understands him and boldly counters the gray world with her beauty, showcasing her poise with flawless makeup, dazzling white dentures, and glamorous clothing – yet she increasingly seeks solace in alcohol. Saving her is Shuggie's mission, a task he fulfills with absolute devotion and unwavering love year after year, until he ultimately must face failure. Actor Mark Wascke interprets the story of the misery of poverty and the persistence of love – deeply sorrowful yet filled with touching tenderness.