An intimate portrayal of the relationship between one of greatest artists of the 20th century, L.S. Lowry and his unhappy and controlling mother, Elizabeth, whom he lived with all his life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Vanessa RedgraveElizabeth Lowry | Elizabeth Lowry |
 Timothy SpallL.S. Lowry | L.S. Lowry |
 Wendy MorganMrs Stanhope | Mrs Stanhope |
 Stephen LordMr Stanhope | Mr Stanhope |
 David SchaalStanley Allcot | Stanley Allcot |
 Joanne PearceVera Allcot | Vera Allcot |
 Michael KeoghMr Lowry | Mr Lowry |
 Ania MarsonBearded Woman | Bearded Woman |
| RRose NobleYoung Elizabeth | Young Elizabeth |
 Katie Marie CarterTelephone Box Lady | Telephone Box Lady |
| JJohn FurlongDrunk Man | Drunk Man |
 Giselle CullinaneBucket Woman | Bucket Woman |
| AAmanda HigsonWoman At Window | Woman At Window |
| AAlex ThorntonYoung Urchin Boy | Young Urchin Boy |
| JJennifer BanksOld Woman | Old Woman |
| LLaurence MillsYoung Laurie | Young Laurie |