The political views of Czech philosopher Julius Tomin and his wife Zdena lead them to becoming victims of severe state oppression in Czechoslovakia, and seeking refuge in Britain.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Zoë WanamakerZdena Tomin | Zdena Tomin |
 Paul FreemanJúlius Tomin | Július Tomin |
| MMatthew BlakstadLukáš Tomin | Lukáš Tomin |
| NNicholas ElloryMarek Tomin | Marek Tomin |
 Bernice StegersAlena | Alena |
 Stanley LeborJiri Dienstbier | Jiri Dienstbier |
 Leon LissekVaclav Benda | Vaclav Benda |
 Caroline HutchisonKamila Benda | Kamila Benda |
| EEva KolouchovaNarrator | Narrator |