With World War II looming, a prominent family in China must confront the contrasting ideas of traditionalism, communism and Western thinking, while dealing with the most important ideal of all: love and its meaning in society.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Willem DafoeFather Andre | Father Andre |
| LLuo YanMadame Wu Ailian | Madame Wu Ailian |
 Shek SauMr. Wu | Mr. Wu |
 Ding YiChiuming | Chiuming |
 John ChoFengmo Wu | Fengmo Wu |
 Kate McGregor-StewartSister Shirley | Sister Shirley |
 Liu XinKang's Wife | Kang's Wife |
 Amy HillMadame Kang | Madame Kang |
 Chieng Mun KohYing | Ying |
| AAnita LooOld Lady Wu | Old Lady Wu |
| JJia Dong LiuMr. Lang | Mr. Lang |
 Chen ShuHead Servant | Head Servant |
 Poon Hang-SangFat Cook | Fat Cook |
| WWang LiKang Lin Yi | Kang Lin Yi |
 Yang RongKang Maid | Kang Maid |
 Jin WangPin Tan Player | Pin Tan Player |