The embittered widow, Kostelnicka, drowns her infant grandson to save her beloved stepdaughter Jenufa from the shame and hardship of raising an illegitimate child.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| RRoberta AlexanderJenufa | Jenufa |
| AAnja SiljaKostelnicka Buryjovka | Kostelnicka Buryjovka |
| MMenai DaviesBuryja, The Grand Mother | Buryja, The Grand Mother |
 Philip LangridgeLaca Klemen | Laca Klemen |
 Mark BakerSteva Burya | Steva Burya |