The true story of Terry Wiles, born with no limbs in 1962 as a result of his mother's use of the drug thalidomide. This film tells the story of his childhood and adoption by the couple Len and Hazel Wiles who live on a remote farm, and the subsequent challenges and resistance to give Terry a 'normal' life.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Judi DenchHazel Wiles | Hazel Wiles |
 Bryan PringleLen Wiles | Len Wiles |
| TTerry WilesHimself | Himself |
 Hilda BraidSister Page | Sister Page |
 Barbara YoungTeacher at hospital | Teacher at hospital |
 Tim WyltonLen Curry | Len Curry |
| TTony ChurchHospital administrator | Hospital administrator |
 Anthony HeatonLimb technician | Limb technician |
 Anna WingMrs. Proctor | Mrs. Proctor |
| JJean RimmerMiss Hudson | Miss Hudson |
| FFrank BarrieSolicitor | Solicitor |
 Charles WestJudge | Judge |
 Annabel LeventonJournalist | Journalist |
 Barbara KeoghCafé cashier | Café cashier |
| EElizabeth HuntCustomer | Customer |
| SSally WatkinsWasher-up | Washer-up |
| MMaria St. ClareGirl at Nurseries | Girl at Nurseries |
 Elizabeth MorganRegistrar | Registrar |
| CCharles PembertonEmployment clerk | Employment clerk |
| NNigel NevinsonYoung teacher | Young teacher |
| JJohn MuirheadPhotographer | Photographer |
| WWilfred GroveBailiff | Bailiff |
| DDerek SeatonLocal reporter | Local reporter |
| TTerence DaviesFire Officer | Fire Officer |