Failed musician Jay abandoned his family and now earns a living as head bartender in a trendy London pub. Every Wednesday afternoon, a woman comes to his house for graphic, almost wordless, sex. One day, Jay follows her and learns about her. This eventually disrupts their relationship.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Mark RylanceJay | Jay |
 Kerry FoxClaire | Claire |
 Susannah HarkerSusan, Jay's wife | Susan, Jay's wife |
 Alastair GalbraithVictor | Victor |
 Philippe CalvarioIan | Ian |
 Timothy SpallAndy, Claire's husband | Andy, Claire's husband |
 Marianne FaithfullBetty | Betty |
 Fraser AyresDave | Dave |
 Michael FitzgeraldBar Owner | Bar Owner |
 Robert AddieBar Owner | Bar Owner |
| DDeborah McLarenStudent at the Drama School | Student at the Drama School |
 Rebecca PalmerPam, girl in squat | Pam, girl in squat |
 Sian ReevesWoman at Audition | Woman at Audition |
| GGreg SheffieldJay's Child | Jay's Child |
| VVinnie HunterJay's Child | Jay's Child |
 Joe ProsperoClaire's Son | Claire's Son |
 Paola DionisottiAmanda in 'The Glass Menagerie' | Amanda in 'The Glass Menagerie' |
 Marcello WaltonTom in 'The Glass Menagerie' | Tom in 'The Glass Menagerie' |
| Joe ProsperoLuke | Luke |
 Amy LindsayYoung Girl (as Katie Campbell) | Young Girl (as Katie Campbell) |
 Georgina RylanceWoman from Museum | Woman from Museum |