Elphida is 30. She has been married for 13 years and has 3 children. She plans to restart her education when her youngest child goes to nursery. Then the nursery is closed. On top of this, her parents are contemplating divorce and want her to act as a go between.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Angela WynterElphida | Elphida |
 Rudolph WalkerHenry | Henry |
| AAkbar AliAbou | Abou |
 Gary McDonaldJohn Anthony | John Anthony |
 Maria CharlesMrs Barlow | Mrs Barlow |
| JJoan Ann MaynardPatricia | Patricia |
| NNicholas BoyceTrevor | Trevor |
 Sean BarrettTeacher | Teacher |
| MMichael BuffongErroll | Erroll |
| AAde Ikoli IIAndrew | Andrew |
| NNicola IkoliJoanne | Joanne |
 Rio FanningPriest | Priest |
 Diane-Louise JordanYoung Elphida | Young Elphida |
| PPatricia LeachMiss Dutton | Miss Dutton |
| CCorinne Skinner-CarterMarcia | Marcia |
| MMadelaine MitteeGrandmother | Grandmother |
| JJeillo EdwardsSomali Woman | Somali Woman |
 Chua Kah JooChinese Man | Chinese Man |
 Linda RobsonPregnant English Woman | Pregnant English Woman |
| RRobin SummersHeadmaster | Headmaster |
| CColin TarrantWorkman | Workman |
| JJosephine WelcomeAsian Woman 1 | Asian Woman 1 |
 Souad FaressAsian Woman 2 | Asian Woman 2 |
| LLynne VerrallBOAC Stewardess | BOAC Stewardess |
| TTunde IkoliJohn Jnr | John Jnr |