David Hare's account of a one-time French freedom fighter who gradually realizes that her post-war life is not meeting her expectations.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Meryl StreepSusan Traherne | Susan Traherne |
 Tracey UllmanAlice Park | Alice Park |
 John GielgudSir Leonard Darwin | Sir Leonard Darwin |
 StingMick | Mick |
 Ian McKellenSir Andrew Charleson | Sir Andrew Charleson |
 Sam NeillLazar | Lazar |
 Burt KwoukMr. Aung | Mr. Aung |
 Charles DanceRaymond Brock | Raymond Brock |
 Christopher FairbankSpencer | Spencer |
 Hugh LaurieMichael | Michael |
 John SerretFrench Farmer | French Farmer |
 André MaranneVillon | Villon |
 Tristram JellinekDauncey | Dauncey |
| IIan WallaceMedlicoti | Medlicoti |
 Andy de la TourRandall | Randall |
| MMitch DaviesHarry | Harry |
| LLindsay IngramLinda | Linda |
 Richard HopeAlistair | Alistair |
| AAndrew SeearAshley | Ashley |
 James SnellVincent Tampan | Vincent Tampan |
 Pik-Sen LimMme. Aung | Mme. Aung |
 Lyndon BrookBegley | Begley |
 Joan BlackhamMiss Simpson | Miss Simpson |
 Peter Forbes-RobertsonHotel Manager | Hotel Manager |
| HHugo de VernierDoctor | Doctor |
 Roddy Maude-RoxbyCommittee Chairman | Committee Chairman |
| RRoger RowlandPolice Officer | Police Officer |
| JJohn KiddCommittee Man | Committee Man |
 Tim SeelySir Charles Curry | Sir Charles Curry |
| BBernard BrownClient | Client |