Crushed tells the story of a respectable middle class family who seem to have everything, good looks, nice family life, money and status. However behind the facade are dark secrets that remain hidden from the outside world. Who would ever guess at that abuse and control that Giles the head of the house, father and husband exerts over his family. Why dos his wife Emily not leave him? One day an unexpected event brings a startling conclusion and possible freedom for Emily and her daughter Leah