Mr. Whicher is hired by former Home Secretary Sir Edward Shore to investigate the violent threats made against his son Charles, who has recently returned from India with his family.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Paddy ConsidineMr. Whicher | Mr. Whicher |
 Nancy CarrollMrs. Piper | Mrs. Piper |
 John HeffernanCaptain Charles Shore | Captain Charles Shore |
 Laura MorganKatherine Shore | Katherine Shore |
 Nicholas JonesSir Edward Shore | Sir Edward Shore |
 Kate FahyGeorgina Shore | Georgina Shore |
 Ellora TorchiaMiss Khan / Zeenat Jabour | Miss Khan / Zeenat Jabour |
 Akshay KumarRoshan Jabour | Roshan Jabour |
 Adrian QuintonAsim Jabour | Asim Jabour |
 Tim Pigott-SmithCommissioner Mayne | Commissioner Mayne |
 Anthony O'DonnellFather John | Father John |
 Laura ElphinstoneSister Claire | Sister Claire |
 Muzz KhanLascar | Lascar |
| GGraham PaddenDenison | Denison |