The Moon and the Sledgehammer (1971)

Plot

Nestled in the heart of Sussex, the Page family thrives off the grid, shunning electricity and running water. As the world outside races towards modernization, they engage in traditional tasks like hunting pheasants and crafting steam engines. Their unique lifestyle prompts contemplations on humanity's journey to the moon and the implications of industrial progress. Through insightful discussions and creative problem-solving, they voice their anxieties about pollution, intensive farming, and the loss of personal fulfillment amidst the relentless march of technology. Their story is a poignant reflection on the balance between nature and progress.