Four mature widows meet for coffee. Kate is 'normal', Siobhan's into toy-boys, Ruby has her late hubby in a carry-bag and Joan's in a time warp. These mismatched matrons share secrets, sorrows and sins helping one another to become merry widows. Then a fifth widow arrives. She's different, mysterious and striking. Her late husband had an unbelievable job. The new widow has a secret which forces the other widows to examine their past. It reveals a moving tale of love and joy.