Simon Henderson is at boarding school in Canada while his father works in Hong Kong, and his mother lives in England. When his parents visit him in the holidays, Simon discovers that his mother has schizophrenia.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Matthew FergusonSimon Henderson | Simon Henderson |
 Judy DavisThe Mother | The Mother |
| DDavid McIlwraithThe Father | The Father |
 Jan RubešThe Colonel | The Colonel |
 Michele MelegaShamas | Shamas |
 Colin FoxPalter | Palter |
 Nicolas Van BurekMax Cobb | Max Cobb |
 Rachel BlanchardTania | Tania |
| LLanna MacKayEvi | Evi |
| MMichael PolleySoccer Coach | Soccer Coach |
| CColin BrezickiSawyers | Sawyers |
 James MainprizeComputer Class Teacher | Computer Class Teacher |
 Norwich DuffClassroom Teacher | Classroom Teacher |
| DDonald EwerPriest | Priest |
| CChristopher HicksHenry Chase | Henry Chase |
| AAlberto FranceschettiAlberto | Alberto |
| MMalcolm McClintockMartin | Martin |
| PPaul BrogrenPhilibert / Simon's schoolmate | Philibert / Simon's schoolmate |