A struggling Degas finds inspiration for his art in Marie, a young ballerina. Degas helps Marie tap into the talent she doesn't believe she has while she convinces Degas to persevere despite criticism from the art establishment. An artist and model, they become friends and find in each other what they need to follow their dreams.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Thomas Jay RyanEdgar Degas | Edgar Degas |
 Alison PillMarie von Goetham | Marie von Goetham |
 Kathryn LongPauline von Goetham | Pauline von Goetham |
| SStephen FretwellLudovic Halevy | Ludovic Halevy |
 Ian D. ClarkJules Perrot | Jules Perrot |
 Arlene MazerolleSylvie von Goetham | Sylvie von Goetham |
 Robin DukeZoe | Zoe |
 Allen AltmanManet | Manet |
 Martin NeufeldPissarro | Pissarro |
 Neil KroetschPierre Lange | Pierre Lange |
| RRobert BurnsThe Spurned Artist | The Spurned Artist |
 Lisette GuertinStage Mother #1 | Stage Mother #1 |
 Terence BowmanMan #1 | Man #1 |
 Carole B. ThomasSinger | Singer |
| AAndre ChampagneWall Painter | Wall Painter |