Mary Linden works for the French Red Cross in Occupied France during World War II and helps allied soldiers who have been shot down to escape to the unoccupied side. Her activities are complicated by her high profile and her daughter's love affair with a German officer. Based on the true story.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Judy DavisCountess Mary Lindell | Countess Mary Lindell |
 Sam NeillMajor James Leggatt, The Guards | Major James Leggatt, The Guards |
 Anthony HigginsSS Capt. Herman Gruber | SS Capt. Herman Gruber |
 Christien AnholtMaurice Lindell, Mary's Son | Maurice Lindell, Mary's Son |
 Kate BeckinsaleBarbe Lindell | Barbe Lindell |
 Denholm ElliottFather LeBlanc | Father LeBlanc |
 Frank MiddlemassDubois | Dubois |
 David RyallDumont, Mary's Lawyer | Dumont, Mary's Lawyer |
 Peter CellierCourt General | Court General |
 Mark Wing-DaveyCol. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO | Col. Miles Grant, Leggat's CO |
 Stevan RimkusGerman Pilot | German Pilot |
 Tom HodgkinsBen, Big Canada | Ben, Big Canada |
| MMichael CrossmanLittle Canada | Little Canada |
 John SavidentHenry Smallwood, American Embasy | Henry Smallwood, American Embasy |
 Terence TaplinVon Bismarck | Von Bismarck |
 Paul HaighSealove | Sealove |