Two former patients of Sigmund Freud meet again and discuss their psychiatric treatment 65 years earlier.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Paul ScofieldAlexander Scherbatov | Alexander Scherbatov |
 Maria SchellSophie Rubin | Sophie Rubin |
 Frank FinlaySigmund Freud (voice) | Sigmund Freud (voice) |
 Diana QuickAnna | Anna |
 Clare HigginsYoung Sophie | Young Sophie |
 Colin FirthYoung Alexander | Young Alexander |
| SSandra BerkinNina | Nina |
 Alan TilvernSophie's Father | Sophie's Father |
| BBridget AmiesChild's Nurse | Child's Nurse |
| WWilly BowmanNot listed | Not listed |
 Norman ChancerNot listed | Not listed |
| JJacqui DankworthAlexander's Sister | Alexander's Sister |
 Christine HargreavesNot listed | Not listed |
| KKeith KraushaarNot listed | Not listed |
| CChris LahrChild Alexander | Child Alexander |
| RRonald NunneryNot listed | Not listed |
| AAnnet PetersNot listed | Not listed |